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Maecenas noun Although the ancient Roman Gaius Maecenas was a well-known diplomat and counselor to Emperor Augustus, it was his munificent patronage of literature that immortalized his name as a word for "a generous patron." A writer himself, Maecenas knew of the power of poetry and viewed it as a way to glorify Augustus's regime. Among the poets he patronized were the celebrated Virgil and Horace -- both of whom he befriended. Maecenas has also been credited with encouraging both writers to focus more on topics of public interest, such as affairs of state. : a generous patron especially of literature or art

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November 6, 2007 mih-SEE-nus Donations from Maecenases of Yiddish literature have greatly enriched the library's collection.

Word	Maecenas
Date	November 6, 2007
Type	noun
Syllables	mih-SEE-nus
Etymology	Although the ancient Roman Gaius Maecenas was a well-known diplomat and counselor to Emperor Augustus, it was his munificent patronage of literature that immortalized his name as a word for "a generous patron." A writer himself, Maecenas knew of the power of poetry and viewed it as a way to glorify Augustus's regime. Among the poets he patronized were the celebrated Virgil and Horace -- both of whom he befriended. Maecenas has also been credited with encouraging both writers to focus more on topics of public interest, such as affairs of state.
Examples	Donations from Maecenases of Yiddish literature have greatly enriched the library's collection.
Definition	: a generous patron especially of literature or art

Maecenas Literature Generous November Noun Mih See Nus Ancient Roman