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单词 polemarch
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Definition of polemarch in English:

polemarch

noun ˈpɒlɪmɑːk
  • 1Ancient Greek History. A military commander; (also) a person having certain civil or ritual functions varying according to date and locality.

  • 2In extended use: a leader. In later US use especially: a senior officer in certain college fraternities.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas North (1535–?1603), translator. From post-classical Latin polemarchus third archon at Athens, military commander or its etymon ancient Greek πολέμαρχος chieftain, warlord, high officer in several Greek states, specifically (at Athens) the third archon, (at Sparta) a military commander, originally via Middle French polemarche.

Definition of polemarch in US English:

polemarch

nounˈpɒlɪmɑːk
  • 1Ancient Greek History. A military commander; (also) a person having certain civil or ritual functions varying according to date and locality.

  • 2In extended use: a leader. In later US use especially: a senior officer in certain college fraternities.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas North (1535–?1603), translator. From post-classical Latin polemarchus third archon at Athens, military commander or its etymon ancient Greek πολέμαρχος chieftain, warlord, high officer in several Greek states, specifically (at Athens) the third archon, (at Sparta) a military commander, originally via Middle French polemarche.

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