Vicus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vicus is a noun meaning (historical) A small civilian settlement outside a Roman fort.
Meaning
(historical) A small civilian settlement outside a Roman fort.
Example Sentences
The compital shrines stood at primary crossroads in the vici and received sacrifices during the annual Compitalia Festival.
Word Forms
- vici
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include civitas, pagus, oecus, curia, urbs, province.
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