compitalia

/kɒmpɪˈteɪliə/

Definitions

1. noun

a Roman festival in honor of Terminus, the god of boundaries, celebrated at crossroads

“The archaeologist studied the remains of a Roman festival, known as compitalia, which marked the boundary between two territories.”

2. noun

a crossroads in ancient Rome where the festival of compitalia was celebrated

“The compitalia was a significant landmark in the city, where people would gather to celebrate the festival.”

Synonyms

  • ceremony
  • festival

Antonyms

  • division
  • separation