quindecemvir

Meanings

• Noun

  A term derived from Latin meaning 'consul for a period of fifteen years'.

  - "The quindecemvir was a powerful political figure in ancient Rome."
  - "During the Roman Republic, the quindecemvir held both legislative and executive power."

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Variants

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quindecillion , quindecillions

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin words quindecim (fifteen) and vir (man).

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Trivia

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1. The last known quindecemvir was appointed during the reign of Julius Caesar in 44 BC.

2. The office of the quindecemvir was abolished during the Roman Empire.

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Related Concepts

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1. Roman Republic: The political and social system of ancient Rome from 509 BC to 27 BC.

2. Magistrates: Public officials in ancient Rome responsible for enforcing laws and administering justice.

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Culture

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The office of the quindecemvir was established during the Roman Republic to address specific issues that required the involvement of more than the regular magistrates. This position was not a common one and was only filled when necessary.

How to Memorize "quindecemvir"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the Latin words quindecim and vir to understand the meaning of quindecemvir.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the concept of a powerful political figure in ancient Rome.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Quindecim men, fifteen years, quindecemvir' to remember the meaning.

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