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agoge

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • General-American: /əˈɡoʊ.d͡ʒi/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /əˈɡəʊ.d͡ʒi/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

1

noun

Meaning 1

In ancient Greek music, tempo or pace; rhythmical movement.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Melodic motion upward or downward by successive scale-steps: same as ductus in medieval music.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A rigorous training regimen for Spartan men in preparation for army service.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, historical, uncountable

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀγωγή (agōgḗ).