Jugurtha
died 104 b.c., king of Numidia 113–104.
Other words from Jugurtha
- Ju·gur·thine [joo-gur-thin, -thahyn], /dʒuˈgɜr θɪn, -θaɪn/, adjective
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How to use Jugurtha in a sentence
Marius, in the Jugurthine war, dishonoured the legions by introducing freedmen, vagabonds and other mercenaries.
The Social Contract & Discourses | Jean-Jacques RousseauThe history of his conduct in Libya is told by Sallustius in the Jugurthine war.
Plutarch's Lives, Volume IV | Aubrey StewartHe obtained the Agnomen of Numidicus for his services in the Jugurthine war.
Plutarch's Lives, Volume II | Aubrey Stewart & George LongHis quarrel with Sulla had probably commenced, springing from jealousy as to deeds done in the Jugurthine war.
Life of Cicero | Anthony TrollopeMarius and Sulla, the heroes of the Jugurthine War, in later years led in greater wars, in which they gained much fame.
Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) | Charles Morris
British Dictionary definitions for Jugurtha
/ (dʒuːˈɡɜːθə) /
died 104 bc, king of Numidia (?112–104), who waged war against the Romans (the Jugurthine War, 112–105) and was defeated and executed
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