sagittarii

/ˌsæɡɪˈtɛriːaɪ, -ˈtɛrɪaɪ, ˌsæɡɪˈtɑrɪaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the ancient Roman military unit of archers.

“The sagittarii played a crucial role in the Roman army’s victories.”

Synonyms

  • archer
  • bowman

Antonyms

  • cavalryman
  • infantryman