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Nouns and Related Words: Military

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



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