Roman Vocabulary

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Roman Republic

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The period from 507 to 31 B.C.E., during which Rome was largely governed by the aristocratic Roman Senate.

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Barbarian

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A person belonging to a tribe or group that is considered uncivilized.

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Twelve Tables

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Rome's first code of laws; adopted in 450 B.C.

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Patricians

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The wealthy, hereditary aristocrats during the Roman era.

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Plebeians

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The common people of ancient Rome.

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Tribunes

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An officer of ancient Rome elected by the plebeians to protect their rights from arbitrary acts of the patrician magistrates.

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Consuls

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Two officials from the patrician class were appointed each year of the Roman Republic to supervise the government and command the armies.

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Senate

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A group of 300 men elected to govern Rome in the Roman Republic.

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Punic Wars

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A series of 3 wars between Rome and Carthage.

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Dictator

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A ruler who has complete power over a country.