Relating to an augustus or to the month of August; in ancient Rome, relating to a member of a special priestly or administrative group.
From Latin 'Augustalis,' derived from 'Augustus' (a title of the Roman emperor meaning 'revered one'). The adjective form indicates 'belonging to' or 'relating to Augustus.'
Augustals were middle-class Roman men who got honorary status by bankrolling public festivals and games—it was ancient Rome's version of 'buying your way into respectability with sponsorships.'
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