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pub·li·can | \ ˈpə-bli-kən 
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\Definition of publican
1a : a Jewish tax collector for the ancient Romans
b : a collector of taxes or tribute
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publican
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of publican
British, formal : someone who owns or manages a pub
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The first known use of publican was in the 13th century
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