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viator

viator

9.9
A messenger in ancient Rome who carries orders for a government leader
  • noun
  • /ˈvaɪəˌtɔr/
  • Archaic
translation icon : mensajero
  • In ancient Rome, the duties of a viator included running errands for government leaders.

Examples

  • The magistrate relied on his trusted viator to summon citizens to court.

  • A viator was often sent to deliver urgent messages between Roman officials.

  • The viator delivered important messages for the magistrate.

  • In ancient Rome, a viator was crucial for communication.

  • The magistrate relied on his trusted viator to summon citizens to court.

  • In ancient Rome, the duties of a viator included running errands for government leaders.

  • A viator was often sent to deliver urgent messages between Roman officials.

Synonyms

servitor
vsviator
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A person who helps important guests at formal events

is an ancient Roman official messenger who carries orders and runs errands

Surface Forms

viator singular
viators plural

Etymology

Viator in ancient Rome comes from the Latin root via meaning 'road' and named an official who ran on the roads to deliver orders or run errands for a magistrate. So this older sense explains why a viator was a messenger or attendant who travelled for government business.