Quirites

American  

[kwi-rahy-teez, -ree-] / kwɪˈraɪ tiz, -ˈri- /

plural noun

1. the citizens of ancient Rome considered in their civil capacity.

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Quirites British  

/ kwɪˈraɪtiːz /

plural noun

1. the citizens of ancient Rome

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Etymology

Origin of Quirites

< Latin Quirītēs, plural of Quirīs, associated, perhaps by folk etymology, with Cures, a Sabine town

Example Sentences

Quirites," continued Totila, "you yourselves have truly acknowledged that I might long since have stormed your walls with my hosts.

From A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 by Dahn, Felix

Quirites," he began, "I call upon you all to become legionaries.

From A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 by Dahn, Felix

It was so called from the Quirites, who formed a constituent part of the Roman people, and whose name was subsequently given to the entire.

From Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. By Wm. C. Taylor. by Pinnock, William

Some say that the name Quirinus, which Romulus received, means Mars; others that it was because his people were called Quirites.

From Plutarch's Lives, Volume I by Stewart, Aubrey

Even in later years, the Roman citizens were addressed in the Forum as Quirites.

From Woman under socialism by De Leon, Daniel