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You mean Circus Maximus, not maximum, which would be ungrammatical.
Circus means a circle, or a building with a circular floor plan, or a theatre for various forms of entertainment.
Maximus is the superlative form of the adjective magnus, meaning large or great - therefore "greatest".
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What is the definition for circus maximus?
In Latin, the word "circus" can mean either a ring or a racecourse. The word "Maximus" means the greatest or the largest. So Circus Maximus, would mean the largest ring or the largest racecourse.In Latin, the word "circus" can mean either a ring or a racecourse. The word "Maximus" means the greatest or the largest. So Circus Maximus, would mean the largest ring or the largest racecourse.In Latin, the word "circus" can mean either a ring or a racecourse. The word "Maximus" means the greatest or the largest. So Circus Maximus, would mean the largest ring or the largest racecourse.In Latin, the word "circus" can mean either a ring or a racecourse. The word "Maximus" means the greatest or the largest. So Circus Maximus, would mean the largest ring or the largest racecourse.In Latin, the word "circus" can mean either a ring or a racecourse. The word "Maximus" means the greatest or the largest. So Circus Maximus, would mean the largest ring or the largest racecourse.In Latin, the word "circus" can mean either a ring or a racecourse. The word "Maximus" means the greatest or the largest. So Circus Maximus, would mean the largest ring or the largest racecourse.In Latin, the word "circus" can mean either a ring or a racecourse. The word "Maximus" means the greatest or the largest. So Circus Maximus, would mean the largest ring or the largest racecourse.In Latin, the word "circus" can mean either a ring or a racecourse. The word "Maximus" means the greatest or the largest. So Circus Maximus, would mean the largest ring or the largest racecourse.In Latin, the word "circus" can mean either a ring or a racecourse. The word "Maximus" means the greatest or the largest. So Circus Maximus, would mean the largest ring or the largest racecourse.
Is circus a Latin word?
The word circus comes from the latin word kirkos which means circle ring.
What is the Latin for Ku Klux Klan?
There is no translation for it into any language - it doesn't mean anything. The nearest to it might be Greek kuklos - circle.Circle is circus in Latin.
How do you say maximum in Latin?
maximum the word comes from latin
What is the latin word for punish?
circus maximus
How did the circus gets its name?
the acts were usually performed on the ground in a large circle. "Circus" is the Latin word for circle.
How do you say TO THE MAXIMUM in Latin?
Ad Maximum
What is the arena where chariot races were held called?
In Rome it was called the Circus Maximus; on an oval track about the size of a 100 yard football field. In Greece it was the Hippodrome.Chariot races were held in a long narrow stadium known as a "hippodrome" in the Greek world and a "circus" in the Roman world.If you use Google Earth to look at the ruins of Tyre in the Lebanon, or south-east of Haghia Sophia in Istanbul, or by the forum in Rome, you will see the typical shape of a hippodrome (Hippo is the root for horse, ie hippopotamus= water horse)
What is the Latin translation for the word MAXIMUM in Latin?
maximum adj quam maximus, quam plurimus.
What games do the circus maximus hold?
Circus was the Latin for racer track. The circus Maximus was the biggest race track in ancient Rome. It hosted horse races and chariot races.
Which country does the word circus originated from?
It is latin and oridinates in ancient Rome.
What could you see in circus maximus?
The Circus Maximus was Rome's main race track. You would see horse races and chariot races. Circus was the Latin word for race track.
