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gymnasiarch

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

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noun

Meaning 1

An officer who had various powers and duties connected with the gymnasia, such as the payment of training, oil, or other necessities.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: Ancient Greece

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History

Etymology

From Latin gymnasiarchus, from Ancient Greek γυμνασίαρχος (gumnasíarkhos).

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3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: γυμνασίαρχος (gymnasíarchos) — Ancient Greek officer
  • Ancient Greek: γυμνασίαρχος (gumnasíarkhos) — Ancient Greek officer
  • Latin: gymnasiarchus — Ancient Greek officer