pagus
/ˈpeɪɡəs/Definitions
1. noun
A territorial division, especially in ancient Rome, ranking below a civitas and above a vicus.
“The city was divided into several pagi for administrative purposes.”
2. noun
A province or region in the Frankish Empire.
“The pagus was governed by a local nobleman appointed by the king.”
3. proper noun
A specific territorial division, especially in ancient Rome or the Frankish Empire.
“The Pagus Sabatinus was a significant region in the Frankish Empire.”