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Annus mirabilis
“A year of wonders.”
Modern Latin (John Dryden, 1667)
Translation
What does “Annus mirabilis” mean?
Annus mirabilis translates as “A year of wonders.”
A remarkable year full of extraordinary events or achievements. It is used for great years in science, art or personal life.
Origin
The story behind it
John Dryden used it as the title of a 1667 poem about the events of 1666; it is also applied to Einstein’s breakthrough year of 1905.
When to use it
How to use “Annus mirabilis”
Perfect for a milestone birthday card or a photo book of a great year.
- Latin
- Annus mirabilis
- English
- A year of wonders.
- Source
- Modern Latin (John Dryden, 1667)
- Era
- Early modern
- Theme
- Time
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