νομοφύλαξ

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • guardian of the laws, a title of officials appointed to watch over the laws and their observance
  • minor official under control of village elders, with police and fiscal duties

Etymology

Compound from Ancient Greek νόμος (law, custom, ordinance, melody) + Ancient Greek φύλαξ (guard).

Origin

Ancient Greek

φύλαξ

Gloss

guard

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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