1. In ancient Rome, one of the ten divisions of each of the three tribes, or a meeting place of such a division.
Usage: historical; often capitalized
2. The Roman Senate house or the Senate itself.
Usage: historical; often capitalized
3. In the Roman Catholic Church, the administrative body of the papal government.
Usage: often capitalized

Examples

• The curia of ancient Rome served as a gathering place for political deliberation.
• Each curia in the Roman tribal system had its own officers and responsibilities.
• The Curia was the heart of Roman political life during the Republic.
• The Roman Curia advises the Pope on matters of Church governance.
• Senators would meet in the Curia to debate laws and policies.