gymnasiarch

gym·na·si·arch

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [jim-ney-zee-ahrk]
- /dʒɪmˈneɪ ziˌɑrk/
- /dʒɪmnˈeɪsɪˌɑːk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jim-ney-zee-ahrk]
- /dʒɪmˈneɪ ziˌɑrk/

Definitions of gymnasiarch word

noun gymnasiarch (in ancient Greece) a magistrate who superintended the gymnasia and public games in certain cities. 1
noun gymnasiarch (historical) An Athenian officer who superintended the gymnasia and paid for the oil and other necessities. 1
noun gymnasiarch (in ancient Greece) an official who supervised athletic schools and contests 0
noun gymnasiarch the governor or chief tutor of an academy or college 0
noun gymnasiarch in ancient Greece, an official who supervised athletic games, contests, and schools 0

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Origin of gymnasiarch

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; < Latin gymnasiarchus master of a gymnasium < Greek gymnasíarchos, equivalent to gymnási(on) (see gymnasium1) + -archos -arch

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Parts of speech for Gymnasiarch

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adverb

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preposition

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gymnasiarch popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

gymnasiarch usage trend in Literature

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