chiliarchia

/ˌtʃɪliˈɑrkiə/ or /ˌtʃɪliˈɑrkɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A chiliarch was an ancient Greek military officer in charge of a thousand soldiers.

“The chiliarchia played a key role in the Athenian military during the Peloponnesian War.”

Synonyms

  • commander
  • officer

Antonyms

  • private
  • soldier