Definition: The term "argentums" originally referred to a group of Christian communities that existed in the Roman Empire. They were known as "Agnæus," meaning "heirs." The group included the apostles, or Christians who were still alive at this time (after their deaths), and later extended outwards to include non-Christian members and other groups such as the Jews and Samaritans. The term came from the Latin phrase "argentum" which means "wealth," and "emum" meaning "men." The Latin word "agnæus" was taken from Greek roots that meant "rich man," implying wealth, so "argentums" became a general term for Christian communities in Rome.