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Webster 1913 Edition


Asiarch

A′si-arch

,
Noun.
[L.
Asiarcha
, Gr. [GREEK]; [GREEK] + [GREEK] ruler.]
One of the chiefs or pontiffs of the Roman province of Asia, who had the superintendence of the public games and religious rites.
Milner.

Webster 1828 Edition


Asiarch

A'SIARCH

,
Noun.
[Asia and chief.]
A chief or pontiff of Asia; one who had the superintendence of the public games. Acts. 19.

Definition 2024


Asiarch

Asiarch

See also: asiarch

English

Noun

Asiarch (plural Asiarchs)

  1. (historical) One of the chiefs or pontiffs of the Roman province of Asia, who had the superintendence of the public games and religious rites.
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asiarch

asiarch

See also: Asiarch

English

Noun

asiarch (plural asiarchs)

  1. Alternative form of Asiarch