edile

/ˈiːdaɪl/
noun
  1. A magistrate in ancient Rome responsible for public buildings, games, and markets.
    • The edile organized the grand chariot races in the Roman arena.
    • The Roman edile inspected the market to ensure fair prices for grain.
    • As an edile, he oversaw the maintenance of the city's aqueducts.
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