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noun
A regiment of 1000 soldiers, typically commanded by a chiliarch.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
The office or position of a chiliarch.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
A government of 1000 rulers.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare
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History
From Latin chiliarchia, from Ancient Greek χιλιαρχία (khiliarkhía), from χῑ́λιοι (khī́lioi, “1000”) + -αρχία (-arkhía, “-archy: rule by”). Equivalent to chilia- + -archy.
