ἔφορος

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See also: έφορος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Contracted from Epic Greek ἐπίουρος (epíouros), from ἐπι- (epi-) +‎ οὖρος (oûros).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἔφορος (éphorosm (genitive ἐφόρου); second declension

  1. overseer, guardian, ruler

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Derived terms

Descendants

  • English: ephor
  • Italian: eforo
  • Spanish: eforo

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