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Nouns and Related Words: Military

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



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