Of or relating to grain distribution or the grain supply, especially in historical Roman administration.
From Latin frumentarius, derived from frumentum (grain). In Roman history, this term described officials responsible for grain supply and distribution to the military and citizenry.
In ancient Rome, 'frumentarii' were both grain administrators AND secret intelligence agents serving the emperor—their job was so important that they were trusted with political surveillance too, showing how controlling food supply meant controlling everything.
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