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Roman Military Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mīles, mīlitis m. | soldier |
| imperātor, imperātōris m. | general |
| scūtum, ī n. | shield |
| gladius, ī, m. | sword |
| galea, ae f. | helmet |
| pīlum, ī n. | javelin |
| centuriō, centuriōnis m. | centurion (senior officer) |
| lōrīca, ae f. | chestplate |
| castra, castrōrum n.pl. | military camp |
| balteus, ī m. | belt |
| caliga, ae f. | boot |
| eques, equitis m. | cavalry |
| exercitus m. | army |
| signum, ī n. | standard |
| barbarus, ī m. | barbarian |
| hostis, hostis m. | enemy |
| cōpiae, ārum f.pl. | troops, forces |
| arma, ārum n.pl. | arms, weapons |