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You are here: Home / Language / What is the Difference Between an Ovation and a Triumph and What Do the Words Mean?

What is the Difference Between an Ovation and a Triumph and What Do the Words Mean?

July 28, 2020 by Karen Hill

A triumph was a Roman celebration of a military victory over an enemy of the state.

The victorious commander rode a chariot in a grand parade with his entire army and the booty and slaves he had won.

An ovation was a less elaborate honor for a general who had won victory without bloodshed, perhaps by treaty or reason.

He was denied a chariot and either walked or rode a horse during a less imposing ceremony.

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About Karen Hill

Karen Hill is a freelance writer, editor, and columnist. Born in New York, her work has appeared in the Examiner, Yahoo News, Buzzfeed, among others.

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