hypaspist

hy·pas·pist

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hi-pas-pist, hahy-]
- /hɪˈpæs pɪst, haɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hi-pas-pist, hahy-]
- /hɪˈpæs pɪst, haɪ-/

Definitions of hypaspist word

noun hypaspist a shield bearer, especially one of a special unit of light infantry in the Macedonian army. 1
noun hypaspist a lightly-armoured military unit in Ancient Greece, who often served the purpose of distracting the foe from the frontline while holding an aspis and a spear, allowing the more mobile cavalry to strike the enemy from the flanks. 0

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Origin of hypaspist

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; < Greek hypaspistḗs shield bearer, equivalent to hyp- hyp- + aspis shield + -tēs noun suffix

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Parts of speech for Hypaspist

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hypaspist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% 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.

hypaspist usage trend in Literature

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