lycurgus

/lɪˈkɜːrgəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A king of Sparta who is traditionally credited with introducing the reforms that created the Spartan constitution and social system.

“The historian attributed many of the reforms of ancient Sparta to the legendary figure of Lycurgus.”

Synonyms

  • legislator
  • reformer

Antonyms

  • despot
  • tyrant