Meaning of triumphus | Babel Free
[triˈʊm.pʰʊs]Definitions
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a hymn in honor of Bacchus (translating Greek θρίαμβος (thríambos)) declension-2, masculine
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triumpe (a ritual exclamation of the Arval Brothers) declension-2, masculine, vocative
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the Roman Triumph (a ceremonial procession in celebration of a military victory) declension-2, masculine
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triumph, celebration (any celebration of victory) declension-2, masculine
Equivalents
English
triumph
Examples
“At audistis, patres conscripti, philosophi vocem: negavit se triumphi cupidum umquam fuisse.”
But Conscript Fathers, you heard the voice of the philosopher: he denied that he has ever had the desire for a triumph.
“quid? non et Caesar dictator triumphi sui cena vini Falerni amphoras, Chii cados in convivia distribuit?”
What? Did not Caesar the dictator distribute amphoras of Falernian wine at the feast at his triumph, and jars of Chian at the banquet?
“Ille Graeciae servator et vindex Persarum orientisque domitor, cui modo tam insignem triumphum Fortuna de hoste detulerat”
That saviour of Greece and victor over the Persians, vanquisher of the Orient, whom Fortune had just conferred so signal a triumph over his foe
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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