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Added 10 October 2026

decurion

/dɪˈkjʊəɹɪən/ noun

In Latin: decuriō Wiktionary

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An officer in charge of ten men in the ancient Roman army.
A member of local government in ancient Rome.

Origin

From Latin decuriō.

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