villicus

[vi-lik-uh s]

villicus Definition

  • 1a farm manager or overseer in ancient Rome
  • 2a tenant farmer in medieval Europe

Using villicus: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "villicus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The villicus was responsible for managing the farm and supervising the slaves.

  • Example

    The villicus was a trusted employee of the landowner.

Origins of villicus

from Latin 'vilicus', meaning 'farm manager'

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Summary: villicus in Brief

'Villicus' [vi-lik-uh s] refers to a farm manager or overseer in ancient Rome, or a tenant farmer in medieval Europe. The term is used to describe a person who manages a farm and supervises its workers. Examples of its use include 'The villicus was responsible for managing the farm and supervising the slaves.' and 'The villicus was a trusted employee of the landowner.'