canephori

/kænɛˈfɔraɪ, -ˈfɔri/

Definitions

1. noun

In ancient Greece, a youth who carried a torch in a ceremonial procession, especially in the Panathenaia festival.

“The canephori played a crucial role in the festivities, as they carried the sacred torches through the city streets.”

Synonyms

  • bearers
  • torchbearers

Antonyms

  • torchextinguishers