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Coriolanus

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PatricianA term used to refer to the noble class in the Rome, they are considered superior and privileged.
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An aristocrat or nobleman."He was born into a patrician family."
PlebeianThe common people or lower class in ancient Rome, they are often oppressed and stripped of their rights.
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Of or belonging to the commoners of ancient Rome."Plebeian interests were often overlooked in the senate."
A commoner."The plebeians protested against the unfair laws."
TribuneA title given to various elected officials in ancient Rome, tribunes are established to protect the interests of the plebeians.
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An official in ancient Rome chosen by the plebeians to protect their interests."The tribune represented the plebeians in the Roman Senate."
CensureStrong expression of disapproval or harsh criticism, also refers to the act of officially reprimanding someone.
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Express severe disapproval of (someone or something), usually in a formal statement."The senator was censured for his controversial remarks."
ConsulThe highest elected political office of the Roman Republic.
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An official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect and promote the government's citizens and interests there."The Roman consul held immense power and influence."
AuspiciousA term denote favorable circumstances or good fortune, believed to contribute to success.
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Conducive to success; favourable."The auspicious signs were considered a good omen for the upcoming battle."
ProdigyIt signifies an extraordinary occurrence or creature, often associated with omens.
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An amazing or unusual thing, esp. one out of the ordinary course of nature; an abnormal or monstrous variation."The appearance of the comet was considered a prodigy by the Romans."
SenateIt refers to the political institution in the ancient Roman Republic.
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Any of various legislative or governing bodies."The senate decided the fate of the Roman Republic."
VirtueRefers to qualities of moral goodness and righteousness.
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Behaviour showing high moral standards."Coriolanus was a man of great virtue."
BanishmentThe act of being dismissed or driven away from a place or society, usually as a punishment.
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The punishment of being sent away from a country or other place."He faced banishment for his failure to serve the people."