asiarchate

/ˌæsɪˈɑːrkɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to serve as an Asiarch, which is the chief priest of the temple of Athena in Athens.

“The inscription on the tombstone revealed that he had asiarchated the temple for several years.”

2. noun

the office or position of an Asiarch.

“He was appointed to the asiarchate of the temple and was responsible for its daily operations.”

Synonyms

  • chief-priest
  • high-priest

Antonyms

  • laity
  • layman