Numantia

[ noo-man-shee-uh, -shuh, nyoo- ]

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noun

an ancient city in N Spain: besieged and taken 134–133 b.c. by Scipio the Younger.

Numantia

/ njuːˈmæntɪə /

an ancient city in N Spain: a centre of Celtic resistance to Rome in N Spain; captured by Scipio the Younger in 133 bc

If Candiola had lived in Numantia, it would have been said that the Numantines were merchants of charcoal mixed with heroes.

During my own consulship, when you were my fellow-counsellors, we consulted respecting the treaty of Numantia.

Against the single town of Numantia it was necessary to send Scipio, the best general of Rome.

Sempronius Gracchus, whom they trusted, came forward to pledge his honour that Numantia should be fairly treated.

Numantia stood upon a lofty rock, and its inhabitants displayed a courage worthy of its high position.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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