Definition

1. Noun:
   • A public official in ancient Rome: A "quaestor" was a public official in ancient Rome, typically responsible for financial and administrative duties. This was often an entry-level position in the Roman political career path.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • After serving in the military, he was appointed as a quaestor, managing the treasury of a province.
  • The quaestor presented the financial accounts to the Senate.

Advanced Usage

• "To hold the office of quaestor": To serve in the position of a quaestor.
  • Cicero held the office of quaestor in Sicily.
• "A quaestorian province": A province governed by a praetor or consul where a quaestor was assigned to handle finances.
  • He was sent to a quaestorian province to oversee tax collection.

Variants and Related Words

• Quaestorial (adj): Pertaining to a quaestor or the duties of a quaestor.
  • He had quaestorial authority over the funds.
• Quaestorship (n): The office, term, or rank of a quaestor.
  • His quaestorship was marked by fiscal responsibility.

Synonyms

• Treasurer: An officer entrusted with the receipt, care, and disbursement of funds.
• Financial administrator: An official who manages financial affairs.

Related Phrases

• To be elected quaestor: To be chosen for the office of quaestor.
  • He was elected quaestor at the minimum age.
• The duties of a quaestor: The responsibilities associated with the role.
  • The duties of a quaestor included managing public funds and assisting higher magistrates.

Noun

1. any of several public officials of ancient Rome (usually in charge of finance and administration)