Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
viatica
Noun
vī-ˈa-ti-kə
Definition
A sum of money or provisions granted to cover travel expenses, especially for a journey in pursuit of a mission or with a specific objective.
Examples
- The church provided viatica to the missionaries traveling to remote villages.
- She was given viatica for her journey abroad for the conference.
- The government allocated viatica for the diplomats attending international negotiations.
Meaning
Viatica refers to resources, often financial, provided to enable someone to travel, particularly for religious or official purposes.
Synonyms
- Travel expenses
- Funding
- Provisions
- Travel allowance
