In ancient Rome, there was no specific formal title given exclusively to a Roman soldier’s wife. However, a common term used to refer to a wife in general was "uxor", which simply meant "wife." In a military context, the wives of soldiers were often called "uxores militum" (wives of soldiers).
It’s important to note that during much of the early Roman Empire, particularly for legionaries (citizen soldiers), marriage was officially forbidden while they were in active service. This rule was meant to ensure soldiers remained fully dedicated to their duties. Despite this, many soldiers formed unofficial unions and had families, especially while stationed in frontier provinces. These women were sometimes called "feminae nothae" (unofficial wives) in less formal contexts.
By the later Empire, these restrictions eased, and soldiers' wives were more openly acknowledged, though there was still no unique title akin to a "military wife" as we think of it today.
