Armipotence

/ɑrˈmɪpətəns/ noun

Definition

The quality of being mighty or powerful in arms; military strength or prowess.

Etymology

From Latin armipotens, combining arma ('weapons') and potens ('powerful'), an adjective occasionally used in classical Latin literature and revived in English literary contexts.

Kelly Says

Roman poets loved calling emperors 'armipotent'—it basically meant 'so militarily powerful you could bend reality to your will,' the ultimate ancient compliment!

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