Aerarian

/ɛˈreɪriən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or belonging to the aerarium, the public treasury of ancient Rome.

Etymology

From Latin aerarium with the suffix -ian, meaning 'relating to' or 'of.' It describes things connected to the Roman state treasury or its management.

Kelly Says

An 'aerarian' person in ancient Rome would have been like a modern Treasury Department official—managing the money that kept the empire running!

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