Pro Aris et Focis

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Pro Aris et Focis is a traditional Latin motto meaning "For hearth and home," expressing loyalty, duty, and readiness to defend one’s family and values.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Latin motto
associatedConcept defense of home
defense of religion
patriotism
commonEnglishRendering For hearth and home
componentMeaning aris = altars
focis = hearths
culturalRole expression of traditional values
expression of willingness to defend one’s community
denotes duty
loyalty
readiness to defend one’s family
readiness to defend one’s home
readiness to defend one’s values
grammaticalCase ablative plural (Aris, Focis)
language Latin
literalMeaning For altars and hearths
prepositionMeaning pro = for, on behalf of
semanticField home and family
religion and worship
usedAs civic motto
family motto
military motto
word Aris
Focis
Pro

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Maritzburg College motto Pro Aris et Focis