Contubernium was a quasi-marital union in ancient Rome, usually between en5lav8d people or between an en5lav8d person and a free partner.

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Roman Soldiers United by Bonds, Not Uniforms

Roman soldiers bonded in tight groups; the smallest unit, the contubernium, held eight men who ate and marched together, and a typical legionary served about twenty‑five years. Read more: getnews.me/roman-soldiers-united-by... #romanarmy #contubernium