ΓΥΜΝΗΤΑΣ, γυμνητας
GYMNĒTAS, gymnētas
Sounds Like: gym-NEE-tas
Translations: light-armed soldier, lightly armed man, unarmed man, naked man, a naked man
From the root: ΓΥΜΝΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a light-armed soldier or a lightly armed man, often contrasted with heavily armed soldiers (hoplites) or cavalry. It can also refer to someone who is naked or poorly clothed. In military contexts, it specifically denotes soldiers who fight without heavy armor or shields.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G1131 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
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