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senātus

[sɛˈnaː.tʊs]

noun

LanguageLatin

Meaning
  1. alternative letter-case form of Senātus ("the Roman Senate")
  2. senate, a council of elders, parliament, or similar deliberative body
  3. senate
  4. A council of elders or a governing body. In Roman history, it specifically refers to the highest deliberative assembly of the state.
Examples

O tempora, o mores! Senatus haec intellegit, consul videt; hic tamen vivit.

Shame on the age and on its principles! The senate is aware of these things; the consul sees them; and yet this man lives.

Pronunciationsɛˈnaː.tʊs

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThe word is derived from 'senex', meaning old man, reflecting the body's origins as a council of elders.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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