Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius [aw-ree-lee-uh s, aw-reel-yuh s] noun

1. Marcus Annius Verus, a.d. 121–180, Stoic philosopher and writer: emperor of Rome 161–180.

Also called Mar·cus Aure·lius An·to·ni·nus [an-tuh-nahy-nuh s] /ˌæn təˈnaɪ nəs/. Aurelius [aw-ree-lee-uh s, aw-reel-yuh s] noun

1. Marcus. Marcus Aurelius.

British Dictionary definitions for marcus aurelius Aurelius noun

1. See Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

marcus aurelius in Culture Marcus Aurelius [(aw-ree-lee-uhs)]

A Stoic philosopher and emperor of Rome in the second century a.d. He is best known for his Meditations, a philosophical autobiography that is a classic work of personal writing and a remarkable exposition on Stoicism.