chiliarchy
chiliarchy · chiliarchies
A regiment of 1000 soldiers, typically commanded by a chiliarchA regiment of 1000 soldiers, typically commanded by a chiliarch.
UK/ˈkɪlɪɑːki/US/ˈkɪlɪɑɹki/
Meaning
3 senses(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.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Latin chiliarchia, from Ancient Greek χιλιαρχία (khiliarkhía), from χῑ́λιοι (khī́lioiFrom Latin chiliarchia, from Ancient Greek χιλιαρχία (khiliarkhía), from χῑ́λιοι (khī́lioi, “1000”) + -αρχία (-arkhía, “-archy: rule by”). Equivalent to chilia- + -archy.
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Forms
plural: chiliarchies| Singular | chiliarchy |
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