publican

Meanings

• noun

  A person who operates a public house, such as an inn or tavern.

  - "The publican served refreshing beverages to weary travelers."
  - "The publican made a good living from the profits of his tavern."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpʌblɪkən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with publican
publan , mulligan

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Variants

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publican , publicans

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'publicanus', meaning 'belonging to the people' or 'acting on behalf of the state'. In ancient Rome, publicans were tax collectors who were responsible for collecting taxes from the general population.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'publican' comes from the Latin 'publicanus', which means 'belonging to the people'.

2. In ancient Rome, publicans were responsible for collecting taxes from the general population.

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Related Concepts

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1. tavern: A type of public house where food and alcohol are served.

2. innkeeper: A person who runs an inn or tavern.

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Culture

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In literature, publicans have been portrayed as sinners in need of redemption, such as in the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican in the New Testament. In art, publicans have been depicted as jolly innkeepers or as shady characters in crime novels.

How to Memorize "publican"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person serving drinks and food to customers in a cozy tavern.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'publican' with the image of a jolly innkeeper serving customers in a tavern.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Publicans Provide Unique Cuisine And Nourishing Treats' to remember the meaning of the word.

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