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| English to Latin translations [Non-PRO] | | English term or phrase: Warrior | | he was a great warrior |
| | | pugnator, bellator, miles | Explanation:
as my colleague says, proeliator is OK and comes from proelium (substantive for "fight") and proeliari (a verb = to fight). According to context, however, other words may be used. "Miles" stands for "soldier" in general; the English word "military" derives from this Latin word. Bellator comes from "bellum" (war); this is the etymological root of the English word "bellicose". Pugnator comes from "pugna" (fight, battle) and originated the Eglish word "pugnacious". |
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2 hrs peer agreement (net): +1 pugnator, bellator, miles
Explanation:
as my colleague says, proeliator is OK and comes from proelium (substantive for "fight") and proeliari (a verb = to fight). According to context, however, other words may be used. "Miles" stands for "soldier" in general; the English word "military" derives from this Latin word. Bellator comes from "bellum" (war); this is the etymological root of the English word "bellicose". Pugnator comes from "pugna" (fight, battle) and originated the Eglish word "pugnacious".
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