Meaning

(historical) An Ancient Roman official responsible for public revenue and other financial affairs..

Definitions by Sense

1. (historical) An Ancient Roman official responsible for public revenue and other financial affairs.
2. (historical) The Quaestor sacri palatii of the late Roman Empire and Byzantium; first generally a legislator, then judicial official, and eventually an honorary title by the 14th century.
3. (historical) In the Middle Ages, an officer who announced indulgences.

Example Sentences

Decoratus was quæstor in A.D. 508.

Word Forms

• quaestors
• quæstor
• questor

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When Should You Use Quaestor?

Use quaestor when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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