centuriation

/ˌsɛntjuːriˈeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The division of a region into rectangular plots of land, typically for agricultural purposes, as practiced by the Romans.

“The archaeologists discovered evidence of centuriation in the ancient Roman countryside, revealing a complex system of land management.”

Synonyms

  • Roman surveying
  • agrarian planning

Antonyms

  • chaos
  • disorganization