basileus
basileus · basilei · basileis
A title of the Byzantine emperorA title of the Byzantine emperor.
/ˌbæsɪˈleɪəs/
Meaning
1 sensesA title of the Byzantine emperor.
More definitions
- a ruler of the eastern Roman Empire
Origin
Borrowed from Ancient Greek βασιλεύς (basileús, “chief, king”).Borrowed from Ancient Greek βασιλεύς (basileús, “chief, king”).
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Forms
plural: basilei / basileisWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular