quaestor
- noun
- /ˈkwēstər/
- Archaic
:
cuestor
- As a quaestor, she was responsible for collecting taxes and managing city expenses.
Examples
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The responsibilities of a quaestor varied depending on the era and position.
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During the election season, many candidates ran for the position of quaestor to manage public funds.
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As a young man, Cicero served as a quaestor in Sicily.
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The quaestor was tasked with managing the treasury of the Roman Republic.
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The quaestor managed the treasury of the city.
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Many quaestores were appointed to oversee public funds.
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In ancient Rome, the quaestor oversaw the financial accounts of the state.
Synonyms
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An official in ancient Rome who managed money and collected taxes in a province
A public official in ancient Rome who managed public money
A Roman official who manages a province's money and administration when the usual officer is absent
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Etymology
Quaestor comes from the Latin root quaer- meaning 'to seek' or 'to ask', the same root you can see in question. In ancient Rome a quaestor was the official who looked after money and records, so the idea of 'seeking' or 'checking' explains the job.