oppidan

Meanings

• noun

  A Roman citizen living in a municipium or colonia, a self-governing community with Roman law and Roman citizenship.

  - "The oppidan were granted special privileges by the Roman government."
  - "Many oppidan lived in rural areas and farmed the land."

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Variants

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Rapidan

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Etymology

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From Latin oppidus, meaning 'town' or 'fortified place'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'oppidan' is not commonly used outside of the context of Roman law and history.

2. The oppidan were responsible for maintaining the public works and infrastructure within their communities.

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Related Concepts

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1. municipium: A self-governing Roman town or city.

2. colonia: A Roman colony, a settlement of Roman citizens in a new area, often founded by veterans.

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Culture

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The term oppidan was used extensively in Roman law and administration to refer to Roman citizens living in self-governing communities. These communities were often established on former military sites or colonies founded by Roman veterans. The oppidan were granted certain privileges and autonomy, but they still remained part of the Roman Republic or Empire.

How to Memorize "oppidan"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a Roman town or fort with citizens living within its walls. Imagine the Roman government granting privileges to these communities.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'oppidan' comes from the Latin word 'oppidus', meaning 'town' or 'fortified place'.

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