Latin Word of the Day
nomen
NO-men • noun (neuter, 3rd declension) — 14th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: name; also can mean reputation or fame
Examples
- Quid est nomen tibi?
(What is your name?) - Nomen meum est Lucia.
(My name is Lucia.) - Nomen huius libri est "Metamorphoses".
(The name of this book is 'Metamorphoses'.)
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Use 'nomen' when asking or giving someone's name, naming things (nomen huius rei), or speaking of reputation (e.g., 'magnum nomen' = great fame). Morphology: nomen, nominis (genitive); plural nomina.
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