fetial

fe·tial

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fee-shuh l]
- /ˈfi ʃəl/
- /fˈeʃəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fee-shuh l]
- /ˈfi ʃəl/

Definitions of fetial word

adjective fetial concerned with declarations of war and treaties of peace: fetial law. 1
noun fetial (in ancient Rome) any of the 20 priestly heralds involved in declarations of war and in peace negotiations 0
adjective fetial of or relating to the fetiales 0
noun fetial in ancient Rome, any of a group of priests who gave advice in the conduct of war, diplomatic negotiations, etc. 0
adjective fetial of these priests 0

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Origin of fetial

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Latin fētiālis pertaining to a fētiālis, a member of the Roman college of priests who acted as representatives in disputes with foreign nations

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Parts of speech for Fetial

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fetial popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

fetial usage trend in Literature

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