Latin Recommended Basic Vocabulary


Nouns and Related Words: Military

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



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