praefectus annonae

noun

An imperial official in Ancient Rome who was charged with the supervision of the grain supply to the city of Rome.

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Meanings

noun

alternative præfectus annonæ

  1. An imperial official in Ancient Rome who was charged with the supervision of the grain supply to the city of Rome.

Origin

Latin, literally "prefect of the provisions".

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APA

praefectus annonae. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/praefectus%20annonae

MLA

“praefectus annonae.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/praefectus%20annonae. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “praefectus annonae,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/praefectus%20annonae.

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