sebastophant

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek Σεβαστοφάντης (Sebastophántēs), from Σεβαστός (Sebastós, calque of Augustus) + φαίνω (phaínō, “show”). Modelled after ἱεροφάντης (hierophántēs).

Noun

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sebastophant (plural sebastophants or sebastophantes)

  1. (historical) A person who carried images and symbols in processions of the imperial cult of Ancient Rome.
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