sentinels

Meanings

• noun

  A person or thing that guards or protects

• noun

  A military or naval force that protects a country or territory

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sentinels
peniles , veniles

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Variants

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sentinel , sentinels , sentineled , sentineling , sentinelled , sentinelling

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Etymology

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From Old French sentinelle 'sentinel, guard', from Latin sentinela, sentire 'to sit'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sentinel' is also used in medicine to refer to a tumor that is the first sign of a cancer.

2. In ancient Rome, sentinels were often placed at the gates of the city to prevent unauthorized entry.

3. The term 'sentinel' can also be used metaphorically to refer to someone or something that serves as a warning or indication of something.

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Related Concepts

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1. Guard: A person or thing that protects or keeps watch over something or someone.

2. Militia: A military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.

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Culture

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In literature, sentinels have been used to represent loyalty, duty, and vigilance. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the sentinels guarding the castle are tasked with protecting the king and the state.

How to Memorize "sentinels"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person standing tall and alert, holding a weapon and scanning their surroundings for any signs of danger.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sentinels' with the concept of protection and guarding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sentinels Stand, Safeguarding And Shielding' to remember the definition of the word.

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