armātūra
feminine
The Latin word for armor is armātūra.
armātūra refers to a protective layer over a body, vehicle or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.
Meaning: protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces (noun)
Did you know?
- The Latin root of armātūra is also the ancestor of the English word 'armature', which now refers to the rotating part of an electric motor.
- The term armātūra can also refer to the structural 'framing' or 'scaffolding' of a building, shifting the meaning from physical protection to a supportive structure.
- Latin uses the term lorica to describe the specific torso armor worn by legionaries, such as the famous lorica segmentata.
Examples in context
- Legatus cum galea et thorace elegantissimo induitur.The commander dresses in a most elegant helmet and breastplate.
- Amici armis bonis utuntur.Friends use good armor/weapons.
- Vale, caput galeatum!Farewell, helmeted head!
- Armātūra militis est gravis.The soldier's armor is heavy.
- Armātūra ferrea praestat.The iron armor is excellent.
Example conversation
Marcus and Julia are preparing for a historical reenactment.
- MarcusUbi est armātūra mea, Iūlia?Where is my armor, Julia?
- JuliaIn tabulārio est, Marcē.It is in the archive, Marcus.
- MarcusGrātiās tibi agō.I thank you.
- JuliaFestīnā, nam tempus est.Hurry, for it is time.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “armor” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
