triumphator
9.9
A general in ancient Rome who receives a public parade after a big military victory
- noun
- /traɪˈʌmfəˌtɔr/
- Archaic
:
triunfador
- The citizens celebrated as the triumphator returned to Rome, adorned with decorations from his victorious campaign.
Examples
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As a celebrated triumphator, he received honors and praise for his military accomplishments from the Senate.
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That night, after way too much eating and drinking, Lichter's and musicians escorted the triumphator to his home.
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During the parade, the triumphator rode through the streets, greeted by the cheers of grateful citizens.
Synonyms
victor
vstriumphator
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3.5
A person who wins a game, battle, or contest
is the Roman individual celebrated with a formal ceremonial parade after a military win
conqueror
vstriumphator
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5.3
A person who takes control of a country by force
is the specific individual honoured publicly for a notable military success in Rome
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9.9
An old title given to a Roman general after victory
is the person who receives a ceremonial public honour after a great military victory
Antonyms
How Celebrated
Surface Forms
triumphator singular
triumphators plural
Morphology
Etymology
Triumphator comes from the Latin triumphus 'victory' and was the title given to a Roman general after a great military win. That's why a triumphator in ancient Rome rode in a decorated chariot and wore a laurel crown as a public sign of his victory.