Complete Definition of "hoplite"

English
Etymology
From AGr. polytonic|��λί�η� �heavily armed foot-soldier�, from polytonic|��λον �arms, armor, weapon�. Compare Latin hoplomachus �gladiator�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/�h�plaɪt/

Noun
en-noun

  1. A heavily-armed infantry soldier of Ancient Greece.

Translations

Greek: ο�λί�η� (hoplít�s) m
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