ἱεροφύλαξ

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • guardian of a temple
  • pontifex

Etymology

Compound from Ancient Greek ἱερός (holy, sacred, supernatural, holy sign) + Ancient Greek φύλαξ (guard).

Origin

Ancient Greek

φύλαξ

Gloss

guard

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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