Getic

/ˈɡɛt.ɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the Getae, an ancient people who lived in what is now Romania and southern Russia during classical times.

Etymology

From Latin 'Getae' (the tribal name) plus the suffix '-ic,' derived ultimately from the Getae themselves, an Indo-European people documented by Greek and Roman historians.

Kelly Says

The Getae were one of the most feared warriors of ancient Rome—yet today most people have never heard of them, showing how entire civilizations can fade from popular memory despite their historical importance.

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