Quirites
[kwi-
rahy
-teez, -
ree
-]
/kwɪˈraɪ tiz, -ˈri-/
plural noun
1.
the citizens of ancient Rome considered in their civil capacity.
Origin
<
Latin
Quirītēs,
plural of
Quirīs,
associated, perhaps by folk etymology, with
Cures,
a Sabine town
British Dictionary definitions for
Quirites
Quirites
/
kwɪˈraɪtiːz
/
plural noun
1.
the citizens of ancient Rome
Word Origin
from Latin: inhabitants of
Cures,
later applied generally to Roman citizens