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agonistarch

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

One who trained persons to compete in public games and contests.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: Ancient Greece

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History

Etymology

From Latin agonistarcha, from Ancient Greek *ἀγωνιστάρχης (*agōnistárkhēs), from ἀγωνιστής (agōnistḗs, “contestant”) + ἀρχός (arkhós, “leader”).

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  • Portuguese: agonistarca — one who trained persons to compete in public games and contests