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Meaning of foederatus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
fiːdɛˈɹɑːtəs

Definitions

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.

Examples

“In the middle stage, the Reges Gothorum saw themselves as something better than mere foederati.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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