Meaning Of The Word Ephor
What's the definition of Ephor? Find Ephor meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.
Ephor Meaning
| Ephor Definition |
|---|
What's The Definition Of Ephor?
ephor in American English
in ancient Sparta, any of a body of five magistrates annually elected by the people of Sparta noun: one of a body of magistrates in various ancient Dorian states, esp. at Sparta, where a body of five was elected annually by the people ephor in British English noun: (in ancient Greece) one of a board of senior magistrates in any of several Dorian states, esp the five Spartan ephors, who were elected by vote of all full citizens and who wielded effective power |
More Definitions
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Definitions Of The Day
- Polyanthus ‐ any of various primroses with many flowers; noun:…
- Gentilhomme ‐ noun: a…
- Martingal ‐ noun; noun: a strap from the reins to the girth…
- Omphacite ‐ noun: a green, foliated mineral; noun: a pale-green…
- Freezing fog ‐ noun: fog in which the temperature of the water…
- Cut tobacco ‐ noun: tobacco cut into thin shreds as used in…
- Synchro swimming ‐ noun; noun: the art or sport of one or more swimmers…
- Regiment ‐ a military unit consisting of two or more battalions…
- Pintado petrel ‐ noun; noun: a species of seagoing petrel, Daption…
- Jack Rose ‐ noun: a cocktail made with apple brandy, lime…