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πολέμαρχος — meaning in English

polemarchos

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English meaning

warlord noun A powerful military commander who controls an area through armed force, typically where central government authority is weak or absent.

Senses

πολέμαρχος is used for these senses in English:

polemarch (historical, Ancient Greece) In other Greek (city) states, a high military and civil officer.
warlord A military commander or bandit leader wielding civilian power in an area where the government is weak.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.