plus ultra in Latin

IPA: [ˈpɫuːs ˈʊɫ.traː] [Classical-Latin], [ˈplus ˈul.tra] (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) Forms: plūs ultra [canonical] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Literally, “further beyond”, a reversal of nōn plūs ultra (“nothing further beyond”), adopted as personal motto of Charles V following the discovery of the New World. Etymology templates: {{yesno||l|L}} L, {{m-g|further beyond}} “further beyond”, {{lit|further beyond}} Literally, “further beyond” Head templates: {{head|la|phrase|head=plūs ultra}} plūs ultra

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"plus ultra" meaning in Latin

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