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aedile

aedile

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A public official in ancient Rome who looks after buildings, markets, and festivals
  • noun
  • /ˈiːdaɪl/
  • Archaic
translation icon : edil
  • The aedile oversaw the construction of new temples.

Examples

  • Many aediles were elected to manage public works.

  • In ancient Rome, an aedile supervised the markets and ensured fair trade.

  • The aedile was responsible for organizing public games and maintaining the city’s infrastructure.

  • Julius Caesar once served as an aedile before rising to higher political office.

  • The aedile organized the annual festival to celebrate the harvest and bring joy to the people.

  • As an aedile, she was responsible for maintaining the public markets and ensuring fair trade.

  • During his term as aedile, he introduced new laws to improve the safety and cleanliness of the city.

Surface Forms

aedile singular
aediles plural

Etymology

Aedile comes from the Latin aedes, which meant 'house' or 'temple' and is the same root behind the English word edifice ('building'). An aedile was a Roman city official who looked after public buildings, markets and festivals, which is why the word names that officer.