strenuo
staunch
adjective STREH-nwoh Rare
Origin: Latin strenuus (active, vigorous)
Also means
tenacious
Usage Note
Strenuo describes someone who resists or fights with great determination and energy: uno strenuo difensore dei diritti civili ('a staunch defender of civil rights'). It is a literary or formal adjective, uncommon in casual speech. The feminine is strenua, plural strenui/strenue.
Examples
"Fu uno strenuo oppositore della dittatura."
Natural Translation
He was a staunch opponent of the dictatorship.
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