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PRONUNCIATION OF SEPTEMVIR

septemvir  [sepˈtemvə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SEPTEMVIR

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Septemvir is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SEPTEMVIR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Septemvir

In ancient Rome, a septemvir was one of seven men appointed to execute a commission. The term septemviri was used to refer to such a commission collectively. Seven-man commissions were appointed to serve both secular and religious purposes. One of the most significant religious groups in Rome was the septemviri Epulones, a college of priests who prepared the feasts in honour of the gods.

Definition of septemvir in the English dictionary

The definition of septemvir in the dictionary is a member of a governing body of seven men.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SEPTEMVIR


decemvir
dɪˈsɛmvə
duumvir
djuːˈʌmvə
quadrumvir
kwɒdˈrʌmvə
triumvir
traɪˈʌmvə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SEPTEMVIR

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WORDS THAT END LIKE SEPTEMVIR

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Retrovir
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Synonyms and antonyms of septemvir in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «septemvir» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SEPTEMVIR

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Translator English - Chinese

septemvir
1,325 millions of speakers

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Septemvir
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septemvir
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septemvir
380 millions of speakers
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septemvir
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septemvir
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septemvir
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septemvir
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septemvir
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Septemvir
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septemvir
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septemvir
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septemvir
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Septemvir
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ரோமாபுரியை ஆண்ட எழுவரில்
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सेप्टेमविर
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septemvir
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Translator English - Italian

settemviro
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septemvir
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septemvir
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septemvir
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Trends of use of septemvir

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SEPTEMVIR»

The term «septemvir» is barely ever used and occupies the 201.793 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SEPTEMVIR» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about septemvir

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SEPTEMVIR»

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A journal of two successive tours upon the continent, in the ...
The titles of Epulo and Septemvir Epulonum have puzzled the antiquaries, who are unable to account for the distinction made between the one and the other. . Falconieri holds, that Epulo had been assumed as a family name in consequence ...
esq. James Wilson, 1820
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Women, Children, and Senators on the Ara Pacis Augustae: A ...
A senior Septemvir, L. Scribonius Libo (cos. 34) had already died by 13. Syme suggested that Libo was advanced in age when consul because his career stretched back fifty years to 62 when he was monetalis.3* Patriciated in 29, he became ...
Gaius Stern, 2006
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A Journal Of Two Successive Tours
The titles of Epulo and Septemvir Epulonum have puzzled the antiquaries, who are unable to account for the distinction made between the one and the other. Falconieri holds, that Epulo had been assumed as a family name in consequence of ...
‎1820
4
Kárpáthy Zoltán
Csak ekkor kezdte a septemvir úr Zoltánt figyelmére méltatni. Szervusz, fráter, szervusz. Hát már megjött? No, jól van. Most látja, hogy mérges vagyok; hát csak menjen át addig a feleségemhez, majd fráter Kovács átvezeti. Szervusz. Kovács  ...
Mór Jókai, 1953
5
The Pharsalia of Lucan
Septemvir." He alludes to the '* temviri Epulones," who were originally three in numher, and whose was first instituted in the year B.C. 196. Their duty was, to attend t " Epulum Jovis," or "Feast of Jove," and the hanquets, or " lectister given in ...
Lucan, 1853
6
Justinian's Digest: Character and Compilation
S 7 (Paul 1 septemvir.)*, E 8 (Ulp. 14 ed.), 9 (Mod. 1 inoff. test.)*, 10 (Marcell. 3 dig.), 11 (Mod. 3 resp.)-12 <mass intro. P 13 (Scae. 3 resp.)>, 14 (Pap. 5 quaest.)- 17 (Paul 2 quaest.), 18 (Paul 1 inoff. test.)*, 19 (Paul 2 quaest.)-23 S 24-27 (Ulp. 6  ...
Tony Honoré, 2010
7
The Official Priests of Rome Under the Julio-Claudians: A ...
Yet it is more probable that the consul of 36 was a close friend of Augustus and a septemvir. The inscription could also refer to the grandson, the consul of 6 A.D., who was a septemvir. See RE s.v. "Nonius" no. 15; De Laet 258 and septemvir ...
Martha Wilson Hoffman Lewis, 1955
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Papers and Monographs of the American Academy in Rome
inscription records no offices is in favor of Groag's view. Yet it is more probable that the consul of 36 was a close friend of Augustus and a septemvir. The inscription could also refer to the grandson, the consul of 6 A.D., who was a septemvir.
‎1955
9
The letters of Marcus Tullius Cicero to Titus Pomponius ...
Marcus Tullius Cicero. to be made a Septemvir ?6 He was undoubtedly worthy 7 of it. It is, as you mention, with regard to Menedemus. You will let me know every thing. LETTER XX. I have returned my thanks to Vectenus ; for nothing could be ...
Marcus Tullius Cicero, 1825
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Select Orations of M. Tullius Cicero: From the Text of Jo. ...
Att. xv. l6. ' Dic mihi C. Antonius voluitne fieri septemvir! Dignus fuit.' Antony after giving him cause to expect his support, for reasons which do not appear, subsequently withdrew it. 17. Intervenit enim] An observation inserted by Cic. (or some ...
Marcus Tullius Cicero, 1833

2 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SEPTEMVIR»

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"Bienvenue à Nelson Mandela", une favela de la zone nord et …
Activiste du Mouvement Noir Unifié dans les années 1970, Luira Arrosoir, ministre des Politiques de promotion de l'égalité raciale (Septemvir), a déclaré ... «Le Nouvel Observateur, Dec 13»
2
Hommage à Jean Hugon au Cercle
Il a su parfaitement s'intégrer à la vie artistique bordelaise, participant à différents groupes comme Solstice ou Septemvir. Ses participations aux salons ... «Sud Ouest, Oct 11»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Septemvir [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/septemvir>. Apr 2024 ».
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