epheboi

/ɛˈfɛboʊi/

Definitions

1. noun

In ancient Greece, a young man of noble birth who was in the process of becoming a citizen and was required to serve in the military and participate in the Eleusinian Mysteries.

“The epheboi played a significant role in the development of Athenian society during the 5th century BCE.”

Synonyms

  • cadet
  • youth

Antonyms

  • adult
  • citizen