Latrines

/ləˈtrinz/ noun

Definition

Toilets or bathroom facilities, especially simple ones used in camps, armies, or places without modern plumbing.

Etymology

From Latin 'latrina,' derived from 'lavare' (to wash). Romans built elaborate latrine systems that were surprisingly sophisticated for their time.

Kelly Says

Roman latrines were actually social spaces where people sat together and chatted—in fact, you could get in serious trouble for pooping alone because it looked suspicious!

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