bellātor
masculine
The Latin word for warrior is bellātor. Wiktionary also lists bellātrix.
Meaning: person actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare (noun)
Ways to say it
| Latin | Note |
|---|---|
| bellātor | masculine |
| bellātrix | feminine |
The term refers to a person actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare.
What does it mean word for word?
The word bellātor is derived from the verb bellāre, which means 'to wage war'.
Which one should you use?
bellātor is the masculine or generic form, while bellātrix is used specifically to refer to a female warrior.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to a group of male or mixed-gender warriors, use the nominative plural form bellātōrēs. To express the sense of 'of the warriors', use the genitive plural form bellātōrum.
Did you know?
- The word antebellum uses the same root as bellātor to describe the period 'before the war', specifically referring to the American Civil War in English.
- The word bellātor shares a root with bellum, the Latin word for 'war', which is distinct from pugna, the word for a 'fight' or 'skirmish'.
- While bellātor describes the role, the Romans used the word virtus to describe the specific 'manly courage' expected of a warrior.
Examples in context
- Milites venerandos memoriae habemus.We hold the venerable warriors in memory.
- Amicus meus bellator fortis est.My friend is a strong warrior.
- Illa est bellatrix egregia in pugna.She is an exceptional warrior in battle.
- Bellātor fortis est.The warrior is brave.
- Primus bellātor in acie stābat.The first warrior was standing in the battle line.
- Hic bellātor multōs hostēs vīcit.This warrior defeated many enemies.
Example conversation
Gaius and Julia are discussing a statue in a museum.
- GaiusQuis est hic bellātor?Who is this warrior?
- JuliaEst heros antiquus, Gai.He is an ancient hero, Gaius.
- GaiusVidetur esse bellātor validus.He seems to be a strong warrior.
- JuliaIta est, multas pugnas vicit.It is so, he won many battles.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “warrior” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
