comitia

co·mi·ti·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh-mish-ee-uh]
- /kəˈmɪʃ i ə/
- /kˈɒmɪʃə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-mish-ee-uh]
- /kəˈmɪʃ i ə/

Definitions of comitia word

noun comitia an ancient Roman assembly that elected officials and exercised judicial and legislative authority 3
noun comitia in ancient Rome, an assembly of citizens for electing officials, passing laws, etc. 3
noun comitia an assembly of the people convened to pass on laws, nominate magistrates, etc. 1
noun comitia (historical) A popular legislative assembly in ancient Rome. 1

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Origin of comitia

First appearance:

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

1615-25; < Latin, plural of comitium assembly, equivalent to com- com- + -it-, noun derivative of īre to go (cf. comes) + -ium -ium

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Parts of speech for Comitia

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comitia 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 69% 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.

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