chiliarchy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɪlɪɑɹki/ (US)
- /ˈkɪlɪɑːki/ (UK)
Etymology
From Latin chiliarchia, from Ancient Greek χιλιαρχία (khiliarkhía), from χῑ́λιοι (khī́lioi, “1000”) + -αρχία (-arkhía, “-archy: rule by”). Equivalent to chilia- + -archy.
Meanings
- (historical) A regiment of 1000 soldiers, typically commanded by a chiliarch.
- (historical) The office or position of a chiliarch.
- (rare) A government of 1000 rulers.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chiliarchies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
government (rule)
Translations (1)
fr chiliarchie (Translations)