Quaestor (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several public officials of ancient Rome (usually in charge of finance and administration).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The quaestor was the chief financial official responsible for managing the Roman state's finances during times of war.
- He was appointed as a quaestor and took charge of the administrative and financial duties in the province.
- As a quaestor, his primary responsibility was to manage the public records and state finances of the Roman Empire.
- Roman quaestors were elected annually by the people and were in charge of the treasury, as well as the financial management of the provinces.
- A quaestor was also responsible for investigating cases of corruption and financial misconduct among Roman officials.