samnite (Meaning)
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samnite (n)
an Oscan-speaking member of an ancient people of Campania who clashed repeatedly with the early Romans
Synonyms & Antonyms of samnite
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samnite Sentence Examples
- The Samnite Wars were a series of conflicts between the Roman Republic and the Samnite tribes of central Italy.
- The Samnite cavalry was renowned for its skill and discipline.
- The Samnites adopted many aspects of Roman culture, including their language and political system.
- The Battle of Caudine Forks was a major defeat for the Samnites, who were forced to surrender to the Romans.
- The Samnites were eventually conquered by the Romans, but their legacy lived on in the Roman Republic and Empire.
- Samnite warriors wore distinctive helmets with cheek guards and a crest.
- The Samnite infantry was armed with short swords and a large rectangular shield.
- The Samnites were a fiercely independent people who resisted Roman expansion for centuries.
- The Samnite city of Beneventum became a major Roman colony.
- The Samnite people left a lasting impact on the history and culture of Italy.
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an Oscan-speaking member of an ancient people of Campania who clashed repeatedly with the early Romans
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Samnite Wars were a series of conflicts between the Roman Republic and the Samnite tribes of central Italy.
The Samnite cavalry was renowned for its skill and discipline.
The Samnites adopted many aspects of Roman culture, including their language and political system.
The Battle of Caudine Forks was a major defeat for the Samnites, who were forced to surrender to the Romans.
