Toga: meaning, definitions and examples
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toga
[ หtoส.gษ ]
ancient Roman garment
A toga is a distinctive garment of Ancient Rome, typically made of a single piece of cloth, usually wool, draped over the body in a specific manner. It was generally worn by male citizens over a tunic and symbolized Roman citizenship. The toga has various styles, signifying different statuses and occasions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The senator wore a toga to the public gathering.
- During festivals, many Romans donned colorful togas.
- The toga was a symbol of Roman citizenship.
- In history class, we learned about the significance of the toga.
Translations
Translations of the word "toga" in other languages:
๐ต๐น toga
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคชเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Toga
๐ฎ๐ฉ toga
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะณะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ toga
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใฌ
๐ซ๐ท toge
๐ช๐ธ toga
๐น๐ท toga
๐ฐ๐ท ํ ๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุฌุง
๐จ๐ฟ toga
๐ธ๐ฐ toga
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ toga
๐ฎ๐ธ toga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะณะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ toga
๐ฒ๐ฝ toga
Etymology
The word 'toga' comes from the Latin 'toga', which means 'to cover'. It is believed that togas were used in Rome as early as the 5th century BCE, primarily as a form of dress to signify Roman citizenship. As Rome expanded, the toga became a symbol of Roman identity and was reserved for free Roman citizens, which helped distinguish them from slaves and foreigners who wore different kinds of clothing. The toga's style evolved over time, with various forms, including the toga praetexta for magistrates and the toga candida for candidates in elections. Its cultural significance remained strong until the fall of the Western Roman Empire, after which it gradually fell out of use, becoming a symbol of the ancient world.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,727, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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