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Samnite

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈsæm.naɪt/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A native or inhabitant of ancient Samnium.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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Meaning relationships

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A Roman gladiator armed with shield, sleeve on right arm, helmet, shoulder-piece, and greave.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Ancient-Rome, historical

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3

noun

Meaning 3

an Oscan-speaking member of an ancient people of Campania who clashed repeatedly with the early Romans

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: Italian

History

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Samnit — a native of Samnium
  • Italian: sannita — a native of Samnium
  • Latin: Samnis — a native of Samnium
  • Latin: Samnites — a native of Samnium
  • Portuguese: samnita — a native of Samnium
  • Russian: самни́т (samnít) — a native of Samnium
  • Sicilian: Sannitu — a native of Samnium
  • Sicilian: Sanniti — a native of Samnium