νομοφύλαξ

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From νόμος (nómos, law) +‎ φύλαξ (phúlax, guard).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

νομοφῠ́λᾰξ (nomophŭ́lăxm (genitive νομοφῠ́λᾰκος); third declension

  1. guardian of the laws, a title of officials appointed to watch over the laws and their observance
  2. minor official under control of village elders, with police and fiscal duties

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Descendants

  • English: nomophylax

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