cleruch Definition
- 1a member of a colony who held land granted by the state and retained citizenship of the mother country
- 2a person who is a member of a cleruchy
Using cleruch: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cleruch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The cleruchs were granted land in the newly established colony.
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The Athenian cleruchs were sent to settle the island of Samos.
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The cleruch system was used in ancient Greece to establish colonies.
cleruch Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with cleruch
a colony or settlement established by a state, where the settlers retained their citizenship and were granted land
Example
The cleruchy of Athens was established in the island of Lemnos.
a system of colonization used in ancient Greece, where citizens were sent to establish colonies and retain their citizenship and rights
Example
The cleruchic system was used by Athens to establish colonies in the Aegean Sea.
an army composed of cleruchs, used by ancient Greek states to establish colonies and defend them
Example
The cleruchic army of Athens was sent to establish and defend the colony of Amphipolis.
Origins of cleruch
from Greek 'klērouchos', meaning 'holding a lot of land'
Summary: cleruch in Brief
'Cleruch' [kler-uhk] refers to a member of a colony who held land granted by the state and retained citizenship of the mother country. It was used in ancient Greece to establish colonies through the cleruchic system, where citizens were sent to settle and retain their rights. The term extends to phrases like 'cleruchy,' denoting a colony established through this system, and 'cleruchic army,' referring to an army composed of cleruchs.
