γυμνασίαρχος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From γυμνάσιον (gumnásion, gymnasium, athletic school) +‎ ἀρχός (arkhós, ruler, leader).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

γυμνᾰσίᾰρχος (gumnăsíărkhosm (genitive γυμνᾰσίᾰρχου); second declension

  1. The director of a gymnasium.
  2. The office overseeing athletic training in ancient Athens.

Inflection

Descendants

  • Latin: gymnasiarchus

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