ephebeia

/ɛfɪˈbiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A period of military training or service for a young man in ancient Greece, typically from the age of 18 to 21.

“The young Athenian underwent ephebeia to prepare for his role as a citizen-soldier.”

Synonyms

  • military training
  • youth service

Antonyms

  • childhood
  • inexperience