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Definition of aeneas

aeneas

/ɪˈniːəs/
Ae · ne · as
Adjective:Aeneid
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aeneas Lexical Profile

• noun

1

In Greco-Roman mythology, a Trojan hero, the son of Anchises and the goddess Aphrodite (Venus), who escaped the fall of Troy and journeyed to Italy to become the legendary ancestor of the Romans, as celebrated in Virgil's epic poem the Aeneid.

Example

"In the epic poem, Aeneas carries his aging father Anchises on his shoulders out of the burning city of Troy."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Aeneas, from Ancient Greek Aineias, a name traditionally associated with the Greek adjective ainos meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'terrible'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aeneas. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aeneas
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