constantine

BrE /ˈkɒnstəntaɪn/ AmE /ˈkɑːnstəntaɪn/

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1 HISTORICAL FIGURE [noun] C1

Constantine the Great, Roman emperor (AD 306-337) who converted to Christianity and made it legal in the Roman Empire.

Constantino el Grande

  • Constantine was a key figure in the spread of Christianity.

    Constantino fue una figura clave en la difusión del cristianismo.

2 PLACE NAME [noun] C1

a city in Turkey, formerly known as Byzantium and later Constantinople.

Constantinopla (actualmente Estambul)

  • The city of Constantine was the capital of the Byzantine Empire.

    La ciudad de Constantinopla fue la capital del Imperio Bizantino.

3 PERSON NAME [noun] C1

a male given name, often used to refer to a person named Constantine.

Constantino (nombre propio)

  • He is called Constantine after his grandfather.

    Se llama Constantino en honor a su abuelo.