Meaning of sumptuaries | Babel Free
/ˈsʌm(p)t͡ʃʊəɹiz/Definitions
Things (especially luxurious or sumptuous possessions) that a person owns.
plural, plural-only
Examples
“Archaeologists are good at identifying chiefly societies in several orthodox ways. The primary ways highlight material patterns which indicate ranking and differential access to resources (e.g., variability in sumptuaries, better diet, elite tombs, central places, monuments, etc.).”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.