πρύτανης

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek πρύτανις (prútanis).

Noun[edit]

πρύτανης (prýtanism or f (plural πρυτάνεις)

  1. (education) rector, dean (holder of office in institution)
  2. (figuratively) elder statesman (term of respect for elderly and prominent person)
  3. (history) prytanis (holder of office in ancient Athens)

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