Latin Recommended Basic Vocabulary


Nouns and Related Words: Military

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



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