Latin Recommended Basic Vocabulary


Nouns and Related Words: Military

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Military
Latin English
signum sign, standard, banner
victor victor
bellum war
militaris military, soldier
victoria victory
vincio, vinxi, vinctum bind
praesidium guard, garrison, help
telum weapon
militia military service
vinco, vici, victus conquer
custodia care, custody
triumphus triumph
legatus commander of a legion
cohors, cohort- cohort, company of soldiers
praeda booty
armo, armavi, armatus to arm
arcus bow
significo, -avi, -atus indicate
castellum fortress
pax, pac- peace
hostis enemy
proelium battle
custos, custod- guardian, sentinel
ensis sword
periculum peril, danger
moenia walls, ramparts
castra camp
gladius sword
miles, milit- soldier
auxilium help
arma arms
sagitta arrow
legio, legion- legion, regiment
impetus attack
arx, arc- citadel, high fortified part of a city



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