decemvir Meaning & Definition
/dɪˈsɛm.və/
What Does Decemvir Mean?
Decemvir is used as a noun meaning Any of two groups of 10 men selected in 451 and 450 B.C. to wield complete power over Rome and establish the laws of the Twelve Tables. It is also used to mean Any member of a decemvirate, a council or ruling body of 10 people, as the Venetian Council of Ten.
Decemvir in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈsɛm.və/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | decemvirs |
Decemvir Definition (Noun)
- Any of two groups of 10 men selected in 451 and 450 B.C. to wield complete power over Rome and establish the laws of the Twelve Tables.
- Any member of a decemvirate, a council or ruling body of 10 people, as the Venetian Council of Ten.
Synonyms of Decemvir
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Decemvir synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
decemvir (plural decemvirs or decemviri)
Origin of Decemvir
From Latin decemvir.
Pronouncing Decemvir
Decemvir is pronounced /dɪˈsɛm.və/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (sɛm).