noun
an official in ancient Rome in charge of public works, games, buildings, and markets
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The aedile was responsible for maintaining public buildings and overseeing public festivals in ancient Rome.
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The aedile was like the mayor of the city back in Roman times.
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Back in the day, the aedile was the big shot in charge of all the city stuff.
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In modern times, the aedile could be seen as the head of a community organization or event planning committee.