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Greek
Etymology
Univerbation of επί (epí) + κεφαλής (kefalís), a learned calque of French en tête.[1]
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /e.pi.ce.faˈlis/
- Hyphenation: ε‧πι‧κε‧φα‧λής
Adverb
επικεφαλής • (epikefalís)
- at the head
Adjective
επικεφαλής • (epikefalís) (indeclinable)
- chief, in charge
- επικεφαλής αξιωματικός (military) ― epikefalís axiomatikós ― chief officer
Noun
επικεφαλής • (epikefalís) m or f or n (indeclinable)
- head, chief (leader)
- επικεφαλής του επιτελείου ― epikefalís tou epiteleíou ― chief of staff
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