Quirites

[ kwi-rahy-teez, -ree- ]

plural noun

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

Quirites

/ kwɪˈraɪtiːz /

plural noun

1. the citizens of ancient Rome

Word History and Origins

Origin of Quirites¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Quirites¹

from Latin: inhabitants of Cures, later applied generally to Roman citizens

Example Sentences

Whoever calls the quirites to arms, thought Vinicius, will overthrow Nero undoubtedly, and clothe himself in purple.

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At a much later date the Roman citizens in the popular assembly were still addressed as Quirites.

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Etenim, Quirites, exiguum nobis vitæ curriculum natura circumscripsit, immensum gloriæ.

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The city being thus doubled, that some compliment might be paid to the Sabines, they were called Quirites, from Cures.

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The owner said, in the presence of a magistrate, "I will that this man be free, after the manner of the Quirites."

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