What is another word for naumachia?

Pronunciation: [nɔːmˈe͡ɪʃə] (IPA)

Naumachia is a term used to describe a naval battle, typically one that takes place in an artificial pool or lake. But, there are other synonyms that can be used to describe the same event. For instance, "Naval Games" is a term that is used to describe a series of games that take place in such an artificial pool. While "Sea Battle" is another term that is used to refer to a naval war that occurs on actual seas and oceans. "Battle in the water", "Fighting in the water", and "Naval combat" are other synonyms that can be used instead of "naumachia". These synonyms ensure that there is always a suitable word to describe a specific setting or event.

Synonyms for Naumachia:

What are the hypernyms for Naumachia?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Naumachia?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for naumachia (as nouns)

Usage examples for Naumachia

The naumachia of Domitian occupies the site of the present Piazza d'Espagna, and was larger and more ornamented.
"Titus Flavius Domitianus (Domitian) The Lives Of The Twelve Caesars, Volume 12."
C. Suetonius Tranquillus
So many ships had never before been engaged in any naumachia as were destroyed here in the sham sea-fight, no greater number of wild beasts had ever been seen together on any occasion even in the Roman Circus; and how bloody were the fights of the gladiators, in which black and white combatants afforded a varied excitement for both heart and senses.
"The Emperor, Part 2, Volume 9."
Georg Ebers
Every pillar and every statue was built round with a scaffolding reaching to the ceiling on which men were climbing and crowding each other just as the sailors climb into the enemy's ships in the naumachia."
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers

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