augurship (Meaning)
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augurship (n.)
The office, or period of office, of an augur.
Synonyms & Antonyms of augurship
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augurship Sentence Examples
- The augurship, an esteemed position in ancient Rome, carried great religious and political influence.
- The augur's primary responsibility was to discern the will of the gods through observation of omens.
- The augurship was open only to patricians of impeccable character and integrity.
- Julius Caesar's appointment as Pontifex Maximus gave him control over the augurship.
- The augur's staff, or lituus, was an important symbol of their authority and prognostication.
- The augurship played a crucial role in decision-making, especially during times of crisis or war.
- The practice of augury was deeply rooted in Roman religious beliefs and customs.
- The augurship gradually declined in importance during the later Roman Republic.
- Augustus revived the augurship as part of his efforts to restore traditional Roman values.
- Despite its diminished significance, the augurship remained a venerated institution in Roman society.
FAQs About the word augurship
The office, or period of office, of an augur.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The augurship, an esteemed position in ancient Rome, carried great religious and political influence.
The augur's primary responsibility was to discern the will of the gods through observation of omens.
The augurship was open only to patricians of impeccable character and integrity.
Julius Caesar's appointment as Pontifex Maximus gave him control over the augurship.
