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Cherusci

Cherusci

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An ancient tribe from northern Europe that fought Roman rule
  • proper noun
: cheruscos
  • Historians study the Cherusci to understand early Germanic resistance to Roman rule.
  • Cherusci tribe

Examples

  • Did the Cherusci really defeat the Roman legions?

  • Arminius, a leader of the Cherusci, became a symbol of Germanic independence.

  • The Cherusci were famous for their victory against the Romans in the Teutoburg Forest.

  • The Cherusci were famous for their fierce resistance against the Romans.

  • Arminius was a notable leader of the ancient Germanic tribe known as the Cherusci.

  • The Cherusci tribe played a significant role in resisting Roman expansion in northern Europe.

  • Historically, the Cherusci were renowned for their fierce battles against Roman forces.

Surface Forms

Cherusci main

Etymology

Cherusci likely comes from an old Germanic root her- or harja- meaning 'army' or 'warrior', so their name meant 'army people' and fits a tribe famous for fighting the Romans.