What is another word for publicans?

Pronunciation: [pˈʌblɪkənz] (IPA)

"Publicans" is a term often used to refer to individuals who are responsible for collecting taxes or tolls from the public. However, there are several other words that can be used as synonyms for this term. These include tax collectors, tollkeepers, revenue agents, excise men, and customs officers. These individuals are responsible for ensuring that the government receives the appropriate amount of revenue from taxes and other forms of income. Regardless of the term used to refer to them, publicans play a crucial role in society by helping to fund important government initiatives and programs.

Synonyms for Publicans:

What are the hypernyms for Publicans?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Publicans

Men who have seen the world, and been sworn at Highgate; who are used to tavern life; up to all the tricks of tapsters, and knowing in the ways of sinful publicans.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
Cattle and pigs and sheep and shepherds and sheepdogs; farmers, shopkeepers, dealers, publicans, tramps, and gentlefolks in carriages and on horseback; shops, too, with beautiful new things in the windows; millinery, agricultural implements, flowers and fruit and vegetables; toys and books and sweeties of all colours.
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson
It has been objected, that the publicans give credit to the lower class, in expectation of relief from the court.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton

Famous quotes with Publicans

  • Tsars and slaves, the intelligent and the obtuse, publicans and pharisees all have an identical legal and moral right to honor the memory of the deceased as they see fit, without regard for anyone else’s opinion and without the fear of hindering one another.
    Anton Chekhov

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