Aurigation

/ɔːrɪɡˈeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The practice or profession of driving a chariot, or the act of racing in chariot competitions.

Etymology

From Latin 'auriga' (charioteer) + '-tion' (the act or process of), creating a noun that describes the activity or profession of being a charioteer in ancient times.

Kelly Says

Aurigation was so competitive in Rome that charioteers could earn the equivalent of millions of modern dollars, making it one of the first 'professional sports' where common people could become fabulously wealthy!

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