aedile

American  

[ee-dahyl] / ˈi daɪl /

Or edile

noun

Roman History.

1. one of a board of magistrates in charge of public buildings, streets, markets, games, etc.

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aedile British  

/ ˈiːdaɪl /

noun

1. a magistrate of ancient Rome in charge of public works, games, buildings, and roads

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• aedilitian
  adjective
• aedileship
  noun

Etymology

Origin of aedile

1570–80; < Latin aedīlis, equivalent to aedi- (stem of aedēs; see aedicule) + -īlis -ile

Example Sentences

In his government and in his legislation he exercised the influence formerly exercised by Censor and Chief of the Senate, by Consul and Proconsul, by Praetor and Aedile.

From The Roman Poets of the Augustan Age: Virgil by Sellar, W. Y.

C. Julius too, who was then a Curule Aedile, was daily employed in making Speeches to the people, which were composed with great neatness and accuracy.

From Cicero's Brutus or History of Famous Orators; also His Orator, or Accomplished Speaker. by Jones, E.

He had previously made himself very popular as Aedile, and was unanimously elected to the command.

From Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. by Pennell, Robert Franklin

Signor de Fredis went at once to the Prefect of the City, who followed him in company with the Aedile and some learned antiquaries.

From Historical Miniatures by Strindberg, August

It was while he held the office of Aedile that he made his first appearance as public prosecutor, and brought to justice the most important criminal of the day.

From Cicero Ancient Classics for English Readers by Collins, W. Lucas (William Lucas)