Ancient Rome Vocabulary

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Republic

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A form of government in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives.

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Plebeian

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A commoner in ancient Rome, a member of the lower social classes.

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Patrician

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A member of the noble families who controlled all power in the early years of the Roman Republic.

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Veto

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The power to unilaterally stop an official action, especially the enactment of legislation.

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Dictator

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A ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.

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Emperor

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The ruler of an empire.

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Mercenary

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A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army.

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Sack

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The act of looting or plundering a captured city or town.

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Province

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A principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.

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Barbarian

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A member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations (Greek, Roman, Christian).