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Treveris ex urbe Deus complet dona sophiae
“From the city of Trier, God fulfills the gifts of wisdom.”
Latin university motto
Translation
What does “Treveris ex urbe Deus complet dona sophiae” mean?
Treveris ex urbe Deus complet dona sophiae translates as “From the city of Trier, God fulfills the gifts of wisdom.”
The motto celebrates the city of Trier as a place from which wisdom spreads, attributing that gift to God. It joins local pride with a sense of higher purpose.
Origin
The story behind it
‘Treveris’ is the Latin name of Trier in Germany, one of the oldest cities north of the Alps; the line is used as a university motto there.
When to use it
How to use “Treveris ex urbe Deus complet dona sophiae”
A proud inscription for a Trier alumni gift or a history-of-learning lecture.
- Latin
- Treveris ex urbe Deus complet dona sophiae
- English
- From the city of Trier, God fulfills the gifts of wisdom.
- Source
- Latin university motto
- Era
- Modern Latin
- Theme
- Wisdom
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