Latin Recommended Basic Vocabulary


Nouns and Related Words: Military

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



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