noun
- an ancient Roman magistrate responsible for financial administration and public funds
Usage: historical
Examples
- The quaestor was responsible for managing the province’s treasury.
- Young Roman politicians often served as quaestor before advancing to higher offices.
- Each quaestor oversaw the collection and distribution of public money.
- The Senate appointed quaestors to accompany military commanders on campaigns.
- Serving as quaestor was considered the first step in the cursus honorum.
- The quaestor’s duties included maintaining financial records for the state.