Batavi (bətā'vī), ancient Germanic tribe that settled (1st cent. B.C.) in the Rhine delta. Batavian regiments served under Rome, although this relationship was interrupted in A.D. 70 by the anti-Roman conspiracy of Civilis, one of their leaders. The tribal name was revived in 1795 to designate Holland, particularly the Batavian Republic.
Batavi
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- Batavian Republic (former country, the Netherlands)
- Harold (family name)
- Godefroy le Batave (art)
- The Netherlands
- List of places named Batavia
- Revolt of the Batavi
- Netherlands (country, the Netherlands)
- Auxilia palatina
- Bructeri
- Decentius (magister officiorum)
