Maecenas

[mee-see-nuhs, mahy-]

noun

Gaius Cil·ni·us

[sil-nee-uhs] , c70–8 b.c., Roman statesman: friend and patron of Horace and Vergil.

a generous patron or supporter, especially of art, music, or literature.

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Maecenas (miːˈsiːnæs)

—n
1.	Gaius (ˈɡaɪəs). ?70--8 bc, Roman statesman; adviser to Augustus and patron of Horace and Virgil
2.	a wealthy patron of the arts

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