Definition of CHILIARCHY

chiliarchy

Plural: chiliarchies

Noun

  • A regiment of 1000 soldiers, typically commanded by a chiliarch.
  • The office or position of a chiliarch.
  • A government of 1000 rulers.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin chiliarchia, from Ancient Greek χιλιαρχία (khiliarkhía), from χῑ́λιοι (khī́lioi, “1000”) + -αρχία (-arkhía, “-archy: rule by”). Equivalent to chilia- + -archy.

Scrabble Score: 23

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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