English Explanatory Dictionary

curia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the subdivisions of a tribe in ancient Rome
  2. The Roman senate during the republic
  3. Any of several medieval councils or courts of justice
name
  1. The central administration of the Roman Catholic Church.

Pronunciation

/ˈkjʊəriə/

Word forms

curia curias curiae the Curia

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin curia.

Related words

Curia curial curiate
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