municipium

Noun

Meaning

municipium (plural municipia)

(historical) An ancient Roman town or city.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

city state

Examples

Around 49 (or 45 or 43) BC, Padua was made a Roman municipium under the Lex Julia Municipalis and its citizens ascribed to the Roman tribe, Fabia. Source: Internet

The settlement was granted the rank of municipium around AD 50, meaning that its citizens had what were known as "Latin Rights", a lesser citizenship status than a colonia possessed. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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