Spartacus
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.”
How to use Spartacus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe name of the historical gladiator who led a famous slave uprising against Rome.
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_____ led an army of escaped slaves against Rome's legions.
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.