noun
limes
LUH-ih-meez
Limes (noun) means a fortified frontier line or border, especially of the ancient Roman Empire. Example: “The limes marked the northern edge of Roman Britain.”
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A fortified frontier line or border, especially of the ancient Roman Empire.
"The limes marked the northern edge of Roman Britain."
"Their presence in the late fourth century on the River Main (immediately to the east of the Roman limes) is documented in Roman sources, as are their wars with the Alemanni."
— Norman Davies, Vanished Kingdoms (2011)
How to use limes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical/archaeological term for a fortified border, especially Roman ones.
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Etymology
From Latin līmes ("boundary, frontier"); a doublet of the English word limit.
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What does “limes” mean?
The word “limes” means a fortified frontier line or border, especially of the ancient Roman Empire. In plain terms, a historical/archaeological term for a fortified border, especially Roman ones.
How do you pronounce “limes”?
“Limes” is pronounced LUH-ih-meez (/ˈlʌɪmiːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “limes” in a sentence?
Here is “limes” used in a sentence: “The limes marked the northern edge of Roman Britain.”
What part of speech is “limes”?
“Limes” is a noun.
Where does the word “limes” come from?
The word “limes” comes from Latin. From Latin līmes ("boundary, frontier"); a doublet of the English word limit.
