August
/ɔːˈɡʌst/noun
The eighth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
Did you know?The month 'August' is named after Emperor Augustus, who was believed to be favored by the gods, marking it as a period of prosperity and power.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
augustus
“Majestic, venerable, revered, often used to denote divine power.”
1st Century BCE
Latin
Augustus
“Title given to Octavian, the first Roman emperor, symbolizing greatness and divinity.”
Middle Ages
Old French
aoust
“Derived from Latin, referring to the month named after Augustus.”
14th Century
Middle English
august
“Adopted into English, retaining the meaning of majesty and greatness.”
Modern English
English
August
“Refers to the month of the year, carrying connotations of respect and importance.”
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