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porphyrogenite

Noun CEFR C2
ˌpɔːfəˈɹɒd͡ʒɪˌnaɪt

Definitions

An honorific title given to a son of a reigning emperor in the Byzantine Empire, notably borne by Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus.

historical

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CEFR level

C2
Mastery
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See also

porphyrogenitism porphyrogeniture porphyroid porphyromonad porphyromonads porphyrophobia

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