Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A historical figure: Armin (also commonly known as Arminius) was a Germanic chieftain and military leader. He is celebrated for leading a coalition of Germanic tribes to a decisive victory against three Roman legions in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in AD 9.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The story of Armin is a foundational myth of German nationalism.
  • Historians study the tactics Armin used to defeat the Roman army.

Advanced Usage

• "Arminius": The Latinized name for Armin, more commonly used in historical texts.
  • The Roman historian Tacitus wrote about the rebellion led by Arminius.

Variants and Related Words

• Arminius (proper noun): The Latin name for the Germanic leader Armin.
• Hermann (proper noun): The German name for the same historical figure, particularly used in later German tradition.

Synonyms

• Chieftain: A leader of a tribe or clan.
• Military leader: A commander of armed forces.

Notes

• The provided reference context gives specific biographical details: "German hero; leader at the battle of Teutoburger Wald in AD 9 (circa 18 BC - AD 19)". This defines Armin specifically as this historical person. The name is not used as a common noun.

Noun

1. German hero; leader at the battle of Teutoburger Wald in AD 9 (circa 18 BC - AD 19)