Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
war-booty
Noun
/ˈwɔːr ˈbuːti/
Definition
War-booty refers to goods and valuables seized from an enemy during wartime.
Examples
- The soldiers returned home with treasures of war-booty.
- Throughout history, armies have often regarded war-booty as a reward for their conquests.
- The collection of war-booty included rare artifacts and historic items.
Meaning
The term encompasses anything taken from the defeated enemy, often including money, weapons, and personal belongings.
Synonyms
- Trophies
- Plunder
- Spoils
- Loot
