aerarium

[ ee-rair-ee-uhm ]

noun,plural ae·rar·i·a [ee-rair-ee-uh]. /iˈrɛər i ə/.
  1. the state treasury in ancient Rome.

Origin of aerarium

1
<Latin, equivalent to aer- (stem of aes bronze, money) + -ārium-ary

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How to use aerarium in a sentence

  • 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.

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

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