ἱεράρχης

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Derived from ἱερός (hierós, holy) +‎ -άρχης (-árkhēs, ruler”, “leader).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ῐ̔ερᾰ́ρχης (hierárkhēsm (genitive ῐ̔ερᾰ́ρχου); first declension

  1. high priest
  2. hierarch
  3. (Byzantine) bishop

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