aerarium

[ ee-rair-ee-uhm ]

noun

, plural ae·rar·i·a [ee-, rair, -ee-, uh].

1. the state treasury in ancient Rome.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aerarium¹

< Latin, equivalent to aer- (stem of aes bronze, money) + -ārium -ary

Example Sentences

Deinde Scipioni Africano duo tribuni plebis diem dixerunt, quod praeda ex Antiocho capta aerarium fraudasset.

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We are reminded of the temple of Saturn in the Forum at Rome, the podium of which served as a treasury, aerarium.

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In regard to one aspirant for office we are informed that 'he will be the watch-dog of the treasury'—hic aerarium conservabit.

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Dr. Bull's aerarium is another device similar to a window tent.

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