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Meaning of labarum | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

/ˈlæbəɹəm/

Definitions

The Roman military standard adopted by Constantine I. The banner was known for its Christian chi-rho sign - ☧.

Examples

“1658: Nor shall we urge the labarum, and famous Standard of Constantine, or make further use thereof, than as the first Letters in the Name of our Saviour Christ — Sir Thomas Browne, The Garden of Cyrus (Folio Society 2007, p. 168)”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

Labastida Labat Labate Labatt Labau Labauve