noun
curia
KYOOR-ree-uh
Curia (noun) means a subdivision of the ancient Roman people, or the senate of Rome during the republic. Example: “The curia met to debate matters of state in ancient Rome.”
noun
1
A subdivision of the ancient Roman people, or the senate of Rome during the republic.
"The curia met to debate matters of state in ancient Rome."
name
1
The central governing administration of the Roman Catholic Church.
"The Roman Curia oversees the Vatican's day-to-day administration."
How to use curia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHistorically, a Roman political body; today, mainly used for the Vatican's central administrative body.
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Word forms
- Plural
- curias, curiae
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin curia.
Rhymes for curia
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What does “curia” mean?
The word “curia” means a subdivision of the ancient Roman people, or the senate of Rome during the republic. In plain terms, historically, a Roman political body; today, mainly used for the Vatican's central administrative body.
How do you pronounce “curia”?
“Curia” is pronounced KYOOR-ree-uh (/ˈkjʊəriə/ in IPA).
How do you use “curia” in a sentence?
Here is “curia” used in a sentence: “The curia met to debate matters of state in ancient Rome.”
What part of speech is “curia”?
Depending on how it is used, “curia” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “curia” come from?
The word “curia” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from Latin curia.
How many meanings does “curia” have?
“Curia” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a subdivision of the ancient Roman people, or the senate of Rome during the republic.
