hoplite
pronunciation
How to pronounce hoplite in British English:
UK ['hɒplaɪt]
How to pronounce hoplite in American English:
US ['hɒplaɪt]
Word Origin
- hoplite (n.)
- "heavy-armed foot soldier of ancient Greece," 1727, from Greek hoplites "heavily armed soldier," literally "heavy armed," from hopla "arms, armor," plural of hoplon "tool, weapon, implement."
Example
- 1. Hoplite , phalanx , and centurion 30 % faster .