Numidian (Noun)
Meaning
An inhabitant of ancient Numidia.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Numidian cavalry was renowned for its skill and bravery in battle.
- A Numidian king named Masinissa allied himself with the Romans during the Second Punic War.
- The Numidian horsemen were lightly armored and relied on their speed and agility to outmaneuver their opponents.
- Jugurtha, a Numidian prince, led a rebellion against the Romans in the late 2nd century BC.
- The Numidian kingdom was eventually absorbed into the Roman Empire after the death of its last king, Juba II.