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Definition of constantine

constantine

/ˈkɑːn.stən.tiːn/
Con · stan · tine
Plural:Constantines
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Adjective:Constantinian
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constantine Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A Roman Emperor (c. 272–337 AD) who ruled from 306 to 337 AD, known historically as Constantine the Great, notable for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity and for moving the imperial capital to Constantinople.

Example

"During his transformative reign, Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, which formally proclaimed religious tolerance throughout the Roman Empire."

2

A male given name of Latin origin, historically widespread in Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and various European traditions.

Example

"Constantine was named after his grandfather, honoring a long-standing tradition within his family."

3

A major city in northeastern Algeria, situated on a plateau and naturally defended by deep ravines carved by the Rhumel River.

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• Nearby Words

constable
constancy
constant
constantine
constantinople
constantly
constellation

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin name 'Constantinus', which is a diminutive or derivative form of 'Constans', meaning 'steadfast' or 'constant'. It gained lasting historical prominence through the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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