famulus Meaning & Definition
ˈfam-yə-ləs
What Does Famulus Mean?
Famulus is a noun that means a private secretary or attendant.
Famulus: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfam-yə-ləs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | famuli |
| First known use | 1825 |
Famulus Definition (Noun)
- a private secretary or attendant
Synonyms of Famulus
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Famulus synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Famulus
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Famulus in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
fam·u·li
famuli
famulus
famulus (plural famuli)
Words That Rhyme With Famulus
Origin of Famulus
Origin 1: German, assistant to a professor, from Latin, servant
Origin 2: From Latin famulus (“servant”).
First Known Use
1825
Pronouncing Famulus
The standard pronunciation of famulus is /ˈfam-yə-ləs/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (fam).