septemvir

sep·tem·vir

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sep-tem-ver]
- /sɛpˈtɛm vər/
- /sˈeptɪmvˌiə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sep-tem-ver]
- /sɛpˈtɛm vər/

Definitions of septemvir word

noun plural septemvir a member of a seven-man ruling body in ancient Rome. 1
noun septemvir a member of a governing body of seven men 0

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Origin of septemvir

First appearance:

before 1750

One of the 47% newest English words

1750-60; singular of Latin septemvirī, equivalent to septem seven + virī, plural of vir man

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Parts of speech for Septemvir

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septemvir popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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.

septemvir usage trend in Literature

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