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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPeltast
/ˈpɛl.tæst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of light infantry soldier in ancient Greece, typically armed with javelins and a small shield.
"The peltasts played a crucial role in the battle, skirmishing with the enemy from a distance." - 2
A soldier who is lightly armed and capable of rapid movement, often used in a skirmishing role.
"In modern reenactments, the peltasts are depicted as agile fighters who can quickly adapt to changing battle conditions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'peltast' originates from the Ancient Greek word 'πελταστής' (peltastēs), which referred to a type of light infantry armed with javelins and a small shield called a 'pelta'. This term evolved during the classical era of Greece, reflecting the tactical innovations in warfare that emphasized mobility and ranged combat.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Peltast" is said worldwide
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peltaste
Transliteration: peltaste
"Le peltaste était un soldat léger dans l'armée grecque."
Peltast
Transliteration: Peltast
"Der Peltast war ein leichter Infanterist im antiken Griechenland."
peltasta
Transliteration: peltasta
"Il peltasta era un soldato leggero nell'esercito greco."
peltasta
Transliteration: peltasta
"El peltasta era un soldado ligero en la antigua Grecia."
peltasta
Transliteration: peltasta
"O peltasta era um soldado leve na Grécia antiga."
पेल्टास्ट
Transliteration: peltast
"पेल्टास्ट प्राचीन ग्रीस में एक हल्का सैनिक था।"
轻步兵
Transliteration: qīng bù bīng
"在古希腊，轻步兵被称为peltast。"
펠타스트
Transliteration: pelta-seuteu
"고대 그리스에서 펠타스트는 경량 보병이었습니다."
ペルタスト
Transliteration: perutasuto
"古代ギリシャでは、ペルタストは軽歩兵でした。"
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