γυναικονόμος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

γῠνή (gunḗ, woman) +‎ νόμος (nómos, law)

Pronunciation

 

Noun

γῠναικονόμος (gunaikonómosm (genitive γῠναικονόμου); second declension

  1. supervisor of women, the title of magistrate at Athens who maintains manners among women

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Descendants

  • Latin: gynaeconomus

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