Definition

A group of ten soldiers led by a decurion in ancient Roman military structure.

Example

The decury was responsible for carrying out orders during the battle.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a decury?

Yeah, I think it's a group of ten soldiers, right?

Exactly! It's interesting how they were organized in ancient times.

I love learning about history — those details really bring it to life!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'decury' originates from Latin 'decuria', meaning a group of ten. It is derived from 'decem' (meaning ten) and the suffix '-uria' (indicating a group or collective).

Memory Tip

Think of a group of ten ('decem') to remember that 'decury' refers to a collective of ten.

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