fighter

Latin translation: pugnator

04:14 Oct 22, 2005
English to Latin translations [Non-PRO]
Sports / Fitness / Recreation / one word...
English term or phrase: fighter
Does anyone know how to say/write the word "fighter" in latin?
I was hoping for ancient latin...the oldest form i could get my hands on.
I am getting mixed answers.
Thank-you for your help.
-Sheena
Sheena
Latin translation:pugnator
Explanation:
Hi Sheena,

"pugnator" is classical Latin. I hope it helps you!

Good luck,
Flavio
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Flavio Ferri-Benedetti
Switzerland
Local time: 06:58
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Summary of answers provided
5 +4pugnator
Flavio Ferri-Benedetti
5 +2luctator (wrestler) / pugilator (boxer) / xysticus (gym athlete)
Leonardo Marcello Pignataro (X)


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pugnator


Explanation:
Hi Sheena,

"pugnator" is classical Latin. I hope it helps you!

Good luck,
Flavio

Flavio Ferri-Benedetti
Switzerland
Local time: 06:58
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian, Native in SpanishSpanish
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  BrigitteHilgner: Fighter/warrior
1 hr

agree  Vicky Papaprodromou
1 hr

agree  Leonardo Marcello Pignataro (X)
8 hrs

agree  Joseph Brazauskas: 'Pugnator' means not just 'fighter' (in the generic sense), but also 'combatant, soldier'. Well done, Flavio./I've little doubt that you will master them, my learned friend. Good luck!
1 day 22 hrs
  -> Thank you Joseph! Now I am fighting with Caesar and Lysias at University ;) They are tough!
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10 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
luctator (wrestler) / pugilator (boxer) / xysticus (gym athlete)


Explanation:
If you're looking for sport terms...

Leonardo Marcello Pignataro (X)
Local time: 06:58
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Joseph Brazauskas
1 day 13 hrs
  -> Ciao, Jospeh!

agree  Flavio Ferri-Benedetti: Lovely! I didn't know these :)
1 day 15 hrs
  -> Come procede? Sicuramente ok! Ma a quale Univeristà ti sei iscritto?
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