noun
Spartacus
SPAH-tuh-kuhs
Spartacus (noun) means a Thracian gladiator who led a major slave rebellion against the Roman Republic in the 1st century BC. Example: “Spartacus led an army of escaped slaves against Rome's legions.”
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A Thracian gladiator who led a major slave rebellion against the Roman Republic in the 1st century BC.
"Spartacus led an army of escaped slaves against Rome's legions."
"His story has inspired countless books, films, and TV series."
How to use Spartacus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name of the historical gladiator who led a famous slave uprising against Rome.
Common pairings
the revolt of Spartacus
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Etymology
From Latin Spartacus, itself a borrowing of a Thracian name.
Rhymes for Spartacus
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What does “Spartacus” mean?
The word “Spartacus” means a Thracian gladiator who led a major slave rebellion against the Roman Republic in the 1st century BC. In plain terms, the name of the historical gladiator who led a famous slave uprising against Rome.
How do you pronounce “Spartacus”?
“Spartacus” is pronounced SPAH-tuh-kuhs (/ˈspɑːɹtəkəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Spartacus” in a sentence?
Here is “Spartacus” used in a sentence: “Spartacus led an army of escaped slaves against Rome's legions.”
What part of speech is “Spartacus”?
“Spartacus” is a noun.
Where does the word “Spartacus” come from?
The word “Spartacus” comes from Latin. From Latin Spartacus, itself a borrowing of a Thracian name.
