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

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

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 notes

In plain EnglishHistorically, a Roman political body; today, mainly used for the Vatican's central administrative body.

Word forms

curias plural, curiae plural

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Etymology

Borrowed directly from Latin curia.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for curia

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Frequently asked questions

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.