agoranome

/æɡɒrəˈnoʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A ruler of a marketplace or an official who presides over a public market.

“In ancient Greece, the agoranome was responsible for maintaining order and fairness in the marketplace.”

2. noun

A term used to describe a person who governs or manages a marketplace or a trade area.

“The agoranome of the city played a crucial role in regulating the prices of essential commodities.”

Synonyms

  • bazaar administrator
  • market official

Antonyms

  • black market trader
  • market saboteur