curiate

/kyuˈreɪɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to elect or serve as a member of the Roman Senate; to make or declare something a sacred or sacred place.

“The newly elected official was curiated as the head of the local government.”

2. noun

a member of the Roman Senate, especially one elected from the people.

“During the ancient Roman Republic, many prominent citizens were curiates who made key decisions for the city.”

Synonyms

  • appoint
  • designate
  • elect

Antonyms

  • dismiss
  • remove