archonship

[ˈɑːrkənʃɪp]

archonship Definition

the position or term of office of an archon, a chief magistrate in ancient Athens.

Using archonship: Examples

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  • Example

    He served two consecutive terms of archonship in Athens.

  • Example

    The archonship was a prestigious position in ancient Athenian society.

Origins of archonship

from Greek 'arkhon', meaning 'ruler' or 'magistrate'

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Summary: archonship in Brief

'Archonship' [ˈɑːrkənʃɪp] refers to the position or term of office of an archon, a chief magistrate in ancient Athens. It was a prestigious position in Athenian society, and those who held it were considered rulers or magistrates. An example sentence is 'He served two consecutive terms of archonship in Athens.'