milliary

American

[mil-ee-er-ee] / ˈmɪl iˌɛr i /

adjective

of, relating to, or designating the ancient Roman mile of a thousand paces.
marking a mile.

milliary British

/ ˈmɪljərɪ /

adjective

relating to or marking a distance equal to an ancient Roman mile of a thousand paces

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Etymology

Origin of milliary

First recorded in 1600–10, milliary is from the Latin word milliārius comprising a thousand, a thousand paces long. See milli-, -ary

Example Sentences

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Milliary, mil′i-ā-ri, adj. pertaining to a Roman mile.—n. a Roman milestone.

From Project Gutenberg

At the top of the steps are two colossal figures which represent as it is believed Castor and Pollux; then the trophies of Marius; then two milliary columns which served for the admeasurement of the Roman universe; and the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, noble and calm in the midst of these several recollections.

From Project Gutenberg

It stands like the golden milliary column in the midst of Rome, from which all others reckoned their distances.

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