Meaning Of The Word Maecenas

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Maecenas in American English
noun: a generous patron or supporter, esp. of art, music, or literature

Maecenas in American English 1
any wealthy, generous patron, esp. of literature or art

Maecenas in American English 2
(Gaius Cilnius)70?-8 b.c.; Rom. statesman & patron of Horace & Virgil

Maecenas in British English
noun: Gaius (ˈɡaɪəs ). ?70–8 bc, Roman statesman; adviser to Augustus and patron of Horace and Virgil

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