publican in Latin
publican in Latin is publicanus — publican means a person who runs or owns a pub.
publican in Latin
publicanus
(Ancient Rome, historical) A tax collector, especially one working in Judea and Galilee during New Testament times (1st century C.E.) who was generally regarded as sinful for extorting more tax than was due, and as a traitor for serving the Roman Empire.
What does "publican" mean?
- noun A person who runs or owns a pub.
- noun A person who owns or runs a hotel.
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What is "publican" in Latin?
"publican" in Latin is publicanus. publican means: A person who runs or owns a pub.
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