noun
curia
A division of citizens in ancient Rome.
In ancient Rome, each curia forms part of a larger tribe.
Etymology
The Latin word named a civic division of Roman citizens. This historical sense preserves that institution, rather than the later administrative bodies carrying the same name.
More examples
- Each of Rome's three original tribes contains ten curiae.
- In the early Roman assembly, each curia casts one vote.
- The historian studies the religious duties of the Roman curiae.
Forms
curia · curiae
Similar words
- division
- Any distinct part of a group, not specifically Roman.
- subdivision
- A smaller unit within a larger group, not specifically Roman.