agonothetic

/ˌæɡəˈnɒθɛtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of an agonothete, especially one who supervised the finances of a public festival in ancient Greece

“The historian’s research focused on the agonothetic practices during the ancient Olympic Games.”

2. noun

one who supervised the finances of a public festival in ancient Greece

“The agonothetes played a crucial role in maintaining the financial stability of the festival.”

Synonyms

  • administrative
  • financial

Antonyms

  • unadministrative
  • unfinancial