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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSármatas
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈsarmatɐs
"Os sármatas habitaram as estepes pôntico-casianas."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A confederation of ancient Iranian nomadic tribes originating from the steppes of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, known for their equestrian skills and heavy cavalry.
"Archaeological excavations have revealed rich burial sites containing weapons and ornaments belonging to the Sarmatians." - 2
The language or culture associated with these ancient steppe tribes.
"Historians study the migration patterns and cultural interactions of the Sarmatians with the Roman Empire."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin Sarmatae and Greek Sauromatai, referring to an ancient confederation of Iranian peoples. The term traces back to classical antiquity, describing nomadic pastoralists who dominated the Pontic-Caspian steppe from the 5th century BC to the 4th century AD.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sarmatians" is said worldwide
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Sarmates
Transliteration: saʁmat
"Les Sarmates étaient des cavaliers redoutables dans l'Antiquité."
Sarmaten
Transliteration: zaʁˈmaːtn̩
"Die Sarmaten waren ein antikes Reitervolk in den eurasischen Steppen."
Sarmati
Transliteration: sarˈmati
"I Sarmati entrarono in contatto con i confini dell'Impero Romano."
Sármatas
Transliteration: ˈsarmatas
"Los sármatas destacaron por su caballería pesada."
Sármatas
Transliteration: ˈsarmatɐs
"Os sármatas habitaram as estepes pôntico-casianas."
सारमैटियन
Transliteration: saarmatiyan
"सारमैटियन प्राचीन काल की एक घुड़सवार जनजाति थी।"
萨尔马特人
Transliteration: Sà'ěrmǎtè rén
"萨尔马特人是古代欧亚草原上的游牧民族。"
사르마티아인
Transliteration: sareumatiain
"사르마티아인은 유목 기마 민족으로 유명하다."
サルマタイ
Transliteration: Sarumatai
"サルマタイは古代ヨーロッパの草原地帯で活躍した騎馬民族である。"
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