Ancient Rome Word Search
Free Ancient Rome word search. We picked 12 themed words — the terms and ideas of a school subject — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: CAESAR, SENATE, GLADIATOR, COLOSSEUM, AQUEDUCT, LEGION, TOGA, ROMAN, EMPIRE, REPUBLIC, PANTHEON, FORUM.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Ancient Rome word list, defined
- CAESAR /ˈsiːzər/ · noun
- A title used for a Roman emperor, especially one of the rulers of Rome from Julius Caesar onward; by extension, an absolute or powerful ruler. Also, capitalized as part of fixed phrases such as 'Caesar salad' and 'Caesar cipher.' Related: emperor, autocrat, dictator, monarch.
- SENATE /ˈsɛnɪt/ · noun
- A group of people who are elected to make laws or decisions for a country or state, typically consisting of two houses: a house of representatives and a house of senators. A group of people who are chosen to advise or make decisions for an organization or institution. Related: council, assembly, legislature, parliament.
- GLADIATOR /ˈɡleɪdɪətər/ · noun
- A person who fights with a sword or other weapon in a public spectacle, especially in ancient Rome. A person who fights in a public contest or competition. Related: warrior, fighter, soldier, athlete.
- COLOSSEUM /ˌkɒləˈsiːəm/ · noun
- A large amphitheatre or stadium, especially one built for public spectacles; the term most famously refers to the ancient Roman Flavian Amphitheatre in Rome. Related: amphitheatre, arena, stadium, bowl.
- AQUEDUCT /ˈækwɪdʌkt/ · noun
- An artificial channel or structure, typically a bridge-like construction of stone or concrete, built to convey water from a distant source to a town or other destination. Related: waterway, channel, conduit, flume.
- LEGION /ˈleɪdʒən/ · noun
- A large number of people or things; a great many. A Roman legion was a large military unit. Related: multitude, army, host, swarm.
- TOGA /ˈtoʊɡə/ · noun
- A long, draped garment worn by ancient Greeks and Romans, typically as a symbol of dignity or authority. In modern times, a toga is often worn as a costume or a symbol of academic achievement. Related: robe, garment, costume, attire.
- ROMAN /roʊˈmæn/ · noun, verb
- A person from Rome or of Italian descent. To write or print in the style of ancient Rome, especially with letters that resemble those of the Latin alphabet. Related: Italian, Latin, Romanian.
- EMPIRE /ˈɛmpaɪər/ · noun
- An extensive group of states or countries ruled over by a single monarch, an oligarchy, or a sovereign state. More broadly, a large commercial or political organization dominated by one person or group. Related: dominion, realm, kingdom, dynasty.
- REPUBLIC /rɪˈpʌblɪk/ · noun
- A system of government where the country is divided into states or provinces, each with its own local government, and the central government has limited powers. Related: commonwealth, democracy, republican, state.
- PANTHEON /ˈpænθiːɒn/ · noun
- A group of deities worshipped in the same pantheon, or a collection of people considered to be the greatest in a particular field. Related: deity, divinity, goddess, god.
- FORUM /ˈfɔːrəm/ · noun
- A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged; historically, the public square in a Roman town used for judicial and public business. Related: assembly, convention, symposium, seminar.
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