Meaning of the word publican in English
What does publican mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
publican
US /ˈpʌb.lɪ.kən/
UK /ˈpʌb.lɪ.kən/
Noun
1.
a person who owns or manages a pub
Example:
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The friendly publican served us a pint of ale.
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She inherited the pub and became a publican.
2.
(in ancient Rome) a collector of taxes or customs duties
Example:
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In biblical times, a publican was often viewed with disdain.
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The Roman Empire relied on publicans to collect revenue.