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Meaning of decemvir | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
dɪˈsɛm.və

Definitions

  1. 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.
    historical
  2. Any member of a decemvirate, a council or ruling body of 10 people, as the Venetian Council of Ten.

Equivalents

Français décemvir
Latina decemvir

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

decemvirate decemvirship decenal decenary decence Decencies

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