Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 0+ users

quaestor

/ˈkwiːstə/

Meanings
  • noun

    A magistrate in ancient Rome, responsible for financial and legal matters.

    - "A quaestor was an important official in ancient Rome."
    - "The quaestor was in charge of the Roman treasury."

Variants
List of all variants of quaestor that leads to same result
quaestor , quaestors , questor , questors
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin quaestor, meaning 'one who seeks'.


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. Quaestors were often assisted by a group of men called 'scribes'.

  2. Quaestors served a one-year term in office.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. magistrate: A person with administrative authority in ancient Rome.

  2. consul: A high-ranking official in ancient Rome, often the head of state.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In Roman society, the quaestor was a crucial figure who helped administer the law and manage the finances of the state. Quaestors were often the first step in a political career, leading many to eventual consulships.

How to Memorize "quaestor"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine an ancient Roman official, dressed in a toga, handling financial and legal matters.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'quaestor' with the concept of 'seeking' or 'quest'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering 'Q' as 'Quaestor'.


Memorize "quaestor" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize quaestor is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.