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Mae·ce·nas
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miˈsi
nəs, maɪ-
/
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mee-
see
-n
uh
s, mahy-
]
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noun
1.
Gaius Cil·ni·us
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ˈsɪl
ni
əs
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sil
-nee-
uh
s
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,
c70–8 b.c,
Roman statesman: friend and
patron
of Horace and Vergil.
2.
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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