EPHOR


Meaning of EPHOR in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈe-fər, -ˌfȯr ]

noun

Etymology: Latin ephorus, from Greek ephoros, from ephoran to oversee, from epi- + horan to see — more at wary

Date: 1579

1. : one of five ancient Spartan magistrates having power over the king

2. : a government official in modern Greece ; especially : one who oversees public works

• eph·or·ate ˈe-fə-ˌrāt noun

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