The Curia

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ðə ˈkjʊriə/

Definitions of the Curia

noun a noun is a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality (e.g. 'the Curia' refers to a group of officials or council responsible for administrative duties in the Roman Catholic Church)

Example Sentences

A1 The Curia is where decisions are made.

A2 The Curia is responsible for overseeing the administration.

B1 Members of the Curia meet regularly to discuss important matters.

B2 The Curia plays a crucial role in shaping government policies.

C1 The Curia has the power to veto certain decisions made by other branches of government.

C2 The Curia is comprised of highly experienced individuals who provide expert advice to the governing body.

Examples of the Curia in a Sentence

formal The Curia is the group of officials who assist the pope in governing the Catholic Church.

informal Have you heard about the latest decisions made by the Curia?

slang The Curia is like the pope's squad, helping him run the show.

figurative In a way, the Curia acts as the backbone of the Catholic Church, supporting its leadership.

Grammatical Forms of the Curia

past tense

The Curia was established

plural

The Curiae

comparative

The Curia is more important

superlative

The Curia is the most important

present tense

The Curia serves as a governing body

future tense

The Curia will convene next week

perfect tense

The Curia has made a decision

continuous tense

The Curia is currently meeting

singular

The Curia is responsible for making decisions

positive degree

The Curia is important

infinitive

To establish the Curia

gerund

The Curia is currently meeting

participle

The Curia, established in 2020

Origin and Evolution of the Curia

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'Curia' comes from Latin, where it referred to a meeting place or assembly.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'Curia' evolved to specifically refer to the official meeting place of the Roman Senate, and later to the administrative offices of the Catholic Church.