Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the ephebi, a class of young men in ancient Greece, typically between the ages of 18 and 21, who were undergoing military and civic training

“The ephebic oath was a significant ritual in ancient Greek culture.”

2. noun

a member of the ephebi or one of the class of young men in ancient Greece

“The ephebic played an important role in the development of the city-state.”