Deo vindice

Latin

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): /ˈde.oː ˈu̯in.di.ke/, [ˈd̪eoː ˈu̯ɪn̪d̪ɪkɛ]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /ˈde.o ˈvin.di.t͡ʃe/, [ˈd̪ɛːo ˈvin̪d̪it͡ʃe]

Phrase

Deō vindice

1. With God as [our] defender/protector.

Usage notes

• The translation is open to some interpretation
• The phrase was the motto of the Confederate States of America.