aedile

ae·dile

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ee-dahyl]
- /ˈi daɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ee-dahyl]
- /ˈi daɪl/

Definitions of aedile word

noun aedile a magistrate of ancient Rome in charge of public works, games, buildings, and roads 3
noun aedile in ancient Rome, an official in charge of buildings, roads, sanitation, public games, etc. 3
noun aedile one of a board of magistrates in charge of public buildings, streets, markets, games, etc. 1
noun aedile Either of two (later four) Roman magistrates responsible for public buildings and originally also for the public games and the supply of grain to the city. 1
noun aedile (historical, Ancient Rome) An elected official who was responsible for the maintenance of public buildings and the regulation of festivals; also supervised markets and the supply of grain and water. 0

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Origin of aedile

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

1570-80; < Latin aedīlis, equivalent to aedi- (stem of aedēs; see aedicule) + -īlis -ile

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Parts of speech for Aedile

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adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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aedile popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

aedile usage trend in Literature

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