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Samnite

/ˈsæm.naɪt/

Samnite noun: a native or inhabitant of ancient Samnium.

Noun

Samnite (plural Samnites)

  1. (historical) A native or inhabitant of ancient Samnium.
  2. (Ancient-Rome, historical) A Roman gladiator armed with shield, sleeve on right arm, helmet, shoulder-piece, and greave.

Forms of Samnite

pluralSamnites

Words formed from Samnite

Questions about Samnite

What does Samnite mean?
Samnite means a native or inhabitant of ancient Samnium.
What part of speech is Samnite?
Samnite is a noun.
How do you pronounce Samnite?
Samnite is pronounced /ˈsæm.naɪt/.
What is the plural of Samnite?
The plural of Samnite is Samnites.

Words near Samnite in the dictionary

  1. sammy-house
  2. sammying
  3. Sammys
  4. Samnian
  5. Samnians
  6. Samnite
  7. Samnites
  8. Samnium
  9. Samo
  10. Samoa
  11. Samoa Standard Time

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