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decurion

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /dɪˈkjʊəɹɪən/

1

noun

Meaning 1

An officer in charge of ten men in the ancient Roman army.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A member of local government in ancient Rome.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin decuriō.

Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Coptic: ⲁⲛⲙⲏⲧ (anmēt) — officer
  • Coptic: ⲁⲙⲙⲏⲧ (ammēt) — officer
  • Egyptian: aA:n-mD (ꜥꜣ-n-mḏw) — officer
  • French: décurion — officer
  • German: Decurio — officer
  • Latin: decuriō — officer
  • Catalan: decurió — member of government
  • French: décurion — member of government
  • German: Decurio — member of government
  • Latin: decuriō — member of government