gymnasiarch

noun

gym·​na·​si·​arch

-zēˌärk

plural -s

1

: one responsible for the training of athletes in ancient Greece

2

: the head or head tutor of a school or college

Word History

Etymology

Latin gymnasiarchus, from Greek gymnasiarchos, from gymnasion gymnasium + archos chief, ruler

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