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Sentences with COGNOMINA

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"The Romans used cognomina as an additional name to distinguish between individuals."
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"Lucius Licinius Crassus was known for his cognomina Crassus, which means 'fat' or 'plump'."
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"In ancient Rome, cognomina were often based on physical characteristics or personal traits."
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"Some famous Roman generals earned their cognomina through military achievements."
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"The use of cognomina declined in the later Roman Empire."
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"The process of acquiring cognomina sometimes involved adoption or formal recognition."
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"During the Roman Republic, only a select few held cognomina."
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"The cognomina of the ancient Roman families often referred to their characteristics or occupations."
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"Many historians study the cognomina of ancient civilizations to gain insight into their culture."
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"During the Roman Empire, some individuals adopted cognomina to distinguish themselves."
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"The cognomina of Gladiators were often related to their fighting styles or victories."
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"In ancient Rome, cognomina were an important part of a person's full name."
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"Some Roman cognomina were inherited from ancestors and carried on through generations."
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"The cognomina of emperors were sometimes used as titles to address them."
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"The meaning of certain cognomina can be lost in time, making their interpretation difficult."
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"Exploring the cognomina of ancient cultures can provide clues about their social structure."
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