Latin Recommended Basic Vocabulary


Nouns and Related Words: Military

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



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