Foederatus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fiːdɛˈɹɑːtəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Foederatus is a noun meaning A confederate. One of the tribes bound by treaty, who were neither Roman colonies nor had they been granted Roman citizenship but were expected to provide a contingent of fighting men when trouble arose.
Meaning
A confederate. One of the tribes bound by treaty, who were neither Roman colonies nor had they been granted Roman citizenship but were expected to provide a contingent of fighting men when trouble arose.
Example Sentences
In the middle stage, the Reges Gothorum saw themselves as something better than mere foederati.
Word Forms
- foederati
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include federary, federate, fyrd, feodarie, federator, fecial.
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