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maniple

/ˈmænɪp(ə)l/
Meanings
  • noun

    A military formation or unit in the Roman army, consisting of 120 soldiers.

  • noun

    A rope or chain used to control a sail or an oar.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈmænɪp(ə)l/



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  2. /ˈmænəpəl/



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  3. /ˈmænɪp(ə)l/



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  4. /ˈmænəpəl/



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Synonyms

fanon
Variants
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maniple , maniples
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'manipulus' meaning 'handful'.

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  1. The term 'maniple' is also used in modern military and naval contexts to refer to a unit or a division.

  2. The word 'manipulate' is derived from 'manipulus' and means 'to handle' or 'to control'.

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  1. Roman legion: A large, professional army unit in ancient Rome.

  2. Cohort: A military unit consisting of several manipules.

  3. Decurion: A Roman military officer in charge of a manipule.

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In Roman military history, a maniple was a tactical unit consisting of approximately 120 soldiers. It was the smallest unit in the Roman legion, and was commanded by a decurion. Maniples were arranged in cohorts, which were further grouped into centuries.

How to Memorize "maniple"

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    - Imagine a group of 120 soldiers arranged in a formation.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the concept of a 'handful' of soldiers.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'maniple' comes from the Latin word 'manipulus'.

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