flamines

/ˈflæmɪniːz/

Definitions

1. noun

In ancient Rome, a member of a college of priests who attended to the sacred fire and the cult of Vesta

“The flamines played a crucial role in maintaining the sacred fire, which was essential for the city’s prosperity.”

Synonyms

  • minister
  • priest

Antonyms

  • heretic
  • infidel