triarius
- noun
- The company kept a skilled engineer as a triarius for critical situations.
Examples
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In emergencies, the hospital relies on a triarius to handle unexpected challenges.
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When the team was in trouble, the coach called on their trusted triarius to turn the game around.
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In times of crisis, a triarius can be invaluable.
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The team had a triarius ready to step in if needed.
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The company kept a skilled engineer as a triarius for critical situations.
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When the team was in trouble, the coach called on their trusted triarius to turn the game around.
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In emergencies, the hospital relies on a triarius to handle unexpected challenges.
Synonyms
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4.7
A person or thing people turn to for help as a last option
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2.6
A box of food, water, and medicine kept for use during a disaster
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4.2
A plan kept ready to use in case of need
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Etymology
Triarius comes from the Latin tri- meaning 'three', since these men made up the third line and were kept for emergencies. That's why triarius also means a person or resource kept in 'reserve' or used as a 'last resort'.