agonothet
|ag-o-no-thet|
C2
/ˌæɡəˈnɒθɛt/
contest overseer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agonothet' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ἀγωνοθέτης', where 'ἀγών' meant 'contest' and 'θέτης' meant 'one who sets or arranges'.
Historical Evolution
'ἀγωνοθέτης' transformed into the Latin word 'agonotheta', and eventually became the modern English word 'agonothet'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who arranges contests', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an official overseeing public games'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an official in ancient Greece who was responsible for organizing and overseeing public games and contests.
The agonothet ensured that the games were conducted fairly.
Synonyms
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