Definitions

1. noun

An ancient Roman city or town, especially one that was granted the rights of Latin citizenship.

“The archaeologists discovered the remains of a municipium near the ancient Roman site.”

2. noun

In medieval Europe, a town or city that was self-governing and had the right to hold its own courts and collect taxes.

“The municipium played a significant role in the local politics of the kingdom.”

3. noun

A self-governing city or town, especially in medieval Europe.

“The municipium was granted the right to govern itself by the royal decree.”