noun
- In ancient Rome, a popular assembly of citizens gathered to vote on laws and elect officials.
Usage: historical; plural form; singular is 'comitia'; often used in historical and classical contexts
Examples
- The comitias were essential institutions in the Roman Republic.
- Citizens attended the comitias to cast their votes on important matters.
- The comitias centuriata was one of the most powerful assemblies in Rome.
- Decisions made by the comitias shaped Roman law and governance.
- Senators often addressed the comitias to gain support for their proposals.