Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-gracchi
Proper Noun
/ðə ˈɡræk.i/
Definition
The Gracchi were a pair of brothers, Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, who were Roman politicians in the 2nd century BC known for their reforms aimed at addressing social and economic issues in ancient Rome.
Examples
- Tiberius Gracchus proposed the Land Reform Bill to redistribute public land.
- Gaius Gracchus extended the reforms initiated by his brother and sought to establish new citizenship rights.
Meaning
The term ‘the Gracchi’ refers to these influential individuals and their efforts to improve the lives of the lower classes in Roman society, primarily through land reforms and grain distribution.
Synonyms
- Reformers
- Political leaders
- Social activists
