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publican in Portuguese

publican in Portuguese is publicano — publican means the landlord (manager or owner) of a public house (“a bar or tavern, often also selling food and sometimes lodging; a pub”).

publican in Portuguese

publicano
noun
(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?

  1. noun The landlord (manager or owner) of a public house (“a bar or tavern, often also selling food and sometimes lodging; a pub”).
  2. noun The manager or owner of a hotel.
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What is "publican" in Portuguese?

"publican" in Portuguese is publicano. publican means: The landlord (manager or owner) of a public house (“a bar or tavern, often also selling food and sometimes lodging; a pub”).

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