synthronoi

/synˈθroʊnoʊi/

Definitions

1. noun

A group of men who shared the costs and risks of a sea voyage, often used to describe the officers and sailors of a ship in ancient Greece.

“In ancient Greek, the synthronoi were responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the ship.”

Synonyms

  • nautical crew
  • quadrireme
  • trireme

Antonyms

  • cargo
  • passengers