remi
remi — noun
1. a powerful Belgic tribe from ancient northern Gaul that supported Julius Caesar
a powerful Belgic tribe from ancient northern Gaul that supported Julius Caesar during the Gallic Wars and remained loyal to Rome throughout the Roman conquest of the region.
During the Gallic War the Remi sent Caesar grain and cavalry to fight the Belgae.
historical context: the Remi as subject of military alliance
Unlike their neighbours, the Remi chose to ally with Rome instead of fighting the army.
Archaeologists near the Aisne River have found pottery and tools that belonged to the Remi.
Asher wrote a report about the Remi after learning about their loyalty to Julius Caesar.
The Remi controlled a large territory with trade routes between the Seine and the Rhine.
文法句型
the Remi + plural verb
用法筆記
Always written with a capital R as the Remi. Takes a plural verb: the Remi were …, not the Remi was …. Not to be confused with the French given name Remy.