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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries後衛
Pronunciation / Transliteration: こうい
"後衛は軍隊の安全を確保するために重要です。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The part of an army that is stationed behind the front lines to protect against attacks.
"The general ordered the retaguardia to prepare for a possible counterattack." - 2
A position or role that provides support or protection in a non-military context.
"In the project, the retaguardia was crucial for ensuring that all resources were managed effectively."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'retaguardia' originates from the Spanish language, combining 'reta' (to rear) and 'guardia' (guard). Historically, it has been used in military contexts to refer to the rear guard of an army, evolving to denote a protective or supportive position in various fields.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Retaguardia" is said worldwide
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arrière-garde
Transliteration: aʁjɛʁɡaʁd
"L'arrière-garde a joué un rôle essentiel dans la protection de l'armée."
Nachhut
Transliteration: ˈnaːxˌhuːt
"Die Nachhut sicherte den Rückzug der Truppen."
retroguardia
Transliteration: retrogwardia
"La retroguardia ha protetto le truppe durante la ritirata."
retaguardia
Transliteration: retaˈɣwaɾðja
"La retaguardia es fundamental en cualquier operación militar."
retaguarda
Transliteration: ʁetaˈɡwaʁdɐ
"A retaguarda foi essencial para a segurança da missão."
पीछे की रक्षा
Transliteration: pīchē kī rakṣā
"पीछे की रक्षा ने सैनिकों की सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित की।"
后卫
Transliteration: hòuwèi
"后卫在战斗中起到了保护作用。"
후방
Transliteration: hubang
"후방은 군대의 안전을 보장하는 데 중요하다."
後衛
Transliteration: こうい
"後衛は軍隊の安全を確保するために重要です。"
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