Plural of agnomen; additional names given to Roman citizens, especially as honorary titles for military achievements.
From Latin agnomen (ad- 'to' + nomen 'name'), referring to extra names added to the standard three-part Roman name. The term evolved to describe surnames or nicknames earned through deeds.
Romans were obsessed with naming achievements! A general who won a huge battle might get an agnomen like 'Africanus' (conqueror of Africa), turning their victory into a permanent part of their identity that echoed through history.
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