Arx

/ɑːrks/ noun

Definition

A fortress or stronghold, especially the citadel of a Roman city.

Etymology

Latin 'arx' meaning citadel or fortress, used directly in English to refer to Roman military fortifications and their archaeological remains.

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The Arx of Rome was the sacred stronghold on the Capitoline Hill where the Roman Senate sometimes met—knowing a single Latin word like 'arx' can unlock entire histories of ancient power structures.

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