Associations to the word «Curia»

Wiktionary

CURIA, noun. (historical) Any of the subdivisions of a tribe in ancient Rome
CURIA, noun. (historical) The Roman senate during the republic
CURIA, noun. (historical) Any of several medieval councils or courts of justice
CURIA, proper noun. The central administration of the Roman Catholic Church.

Dictionary definition

CURIA, noun. (Roman Catholic Church) the central administration governing the Roman Catholic Church.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke