Pronunciation: /ˈlɛrz ænd pəˈneɪts/
noun household gods in ancient Roman religion, typically referring to the spirits of the family's ancestors
A1 In ancient Rome, the lares and penates were household gods worshipped for protection and prosperity.
A2 The lares and penates were believed to bring good fortune to the family who honored them.
B1 Many Roman households had a special shrine dedicated to the lares and penates.
B2 The lares and penates were considered guardians of the home and family in Roman religion.
C1 The lares and penates were an integral part of Roman domestic religious practices.
C2 Scholars have debated the exact nature and significance of the lares and penates in ancient Roman religion.
conjunction used to connect the two deities in this specific phrase
A1 I packed my lares and penates before moving to a new city.
A2 She brought all her lares and penates with her to the camping trip.
B1 The family gathered their lares and penates for the annual vacation.
B2 After the flood, they had to gather their lares and penates and start over.
C1 The businessman always travels with his lares and penates to ensure he has everything he needs.
C2 The diplomat's lares and penates were carefully packed and shipped to his new posting overseas.
formal The family brought their lares and penates with them when they moved to their new home.
informal I always make sure to pack my lares and penates whenever I go on a trip.
slang Don't forget your lares and penates before you leave the house.
figurative She considered her collection of books to be her lares and penates, essential to her happiness and comfort.
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