ordines

[ˈɔːdɪneɪz]

ordines Definition

• 1. the social classes of ancient Rome
• 2. the ranks or orders of the clergy in the Roman Catholic Church

Phrases with ordines

• ordo

  a rank or order of the Roman Catholic clergy

  Example

  The bishop was a member of the ordo.

• ordo senatorius

  the highest order of the Roman Senate

  Example

  The ordo senatorius was composed of former magistrates and other distinguished citizens.

• ordo equester

  the second highest order of the Roman Senate

  Example

  The ordo equester was composed of wealthy citizens who could afford to provide their own horses for military service.

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Summary: ordines in Brief

'Ordines' [ˈɔːdɪneɪz] refers to two distinct concepts: the social classes of ancient Rome, and the ranks or orders of the clergy in the Roman Catholic Church. The term is not commonly used in modern English.