Latin Word of the Day
labor
LA-bor • noun — 12th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: work; effort; toil
Examples
- Post longum laborem, agricola quietem quaerit.
(After long work, the farmer seeks rest.) - Labor honestus multam utilitatem affert.
(Honest work brings much usefulness.) - Sine labore nihil magnum fit.
(Without effort, nothing great is done.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- otium
- quies
This word is very common in Latin when talking about work, effort, or hard physical or mental toil. It can refer to both everyday labor and serious effort toward a goal.
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