Chariot: meaning, definitions and examples

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chariot

 

[ หˆtสƒรฆrษชษ™t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ancient vehicle

A chariot is a two-wheeled vehicle that is typically drawn by horses, used in ancient times for warfare, racing, and ceremonial purposes. Chariots were significant in various cultures, often associated with status and power, and played a crucial role in battles and competitive events.

Synonyms

cart, wagon.

Examples of usage

  • The warriors rode into battle in their chariots.
  • In ancient Greece, chariot racing was a popular sport.
  • The museum displayed a beautifully preserved Roman chariot.
  • Chariots were commonly used during the Egyptian empire.

Translations

Translations of the word "chariot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carro de guerra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kereta perang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปั–ัะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wรณz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆˆฆ่ปŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท char

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท araba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „์ฐจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ voz

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ voz

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆˆ˜่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ voz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vagn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒฅแƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arab

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carro

Etymology

The word 'chariot' comes from the Middle English word 'chariote', which originated from the Old French 'chariot', meaning 'a cart'. This, in turn, comes from the Latin 'carrus', a term for a two-wheeled vehicle. The use of chariots dates back to as early as the 3rd millennium BC, with evidence found in ancient Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley. Chariots played a vital role in the military tactics of tribes and empires across the world, particularly in ancient Rome, Greece, and Egypt. Over time, the design and function of chariots evolved, adapting to different cultures and technologies. By the medieval period, the use of chariots in warfare declined, but they remained a symbol of nobility and status.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,834, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.