Etymology

agonistarch

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Today it means: One who trained persons to compete in public games and contests. Full definition →

Latin agonistarcha ← Ancient Greek *ἀγωνιστάρχης
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived from*ἀγωνιστάρχης
  2. Latin · derived fromagonistarcha
  3. English todayagonistarch

From Latin agonistarcha, from Ancient Greek *ἀγωνιστάρχης (*agōnistárkhēs), from ἀγωνιστής (agōnistḗs, “contestant”) + ἀρχός (arkhós, “leader”).

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