trierarchy

[ trahy-uh-rahr-kee ]

noun

, Greek History.

, plural tri·er·ar·chies.

1. the office of a trierarch.
2. trierarchs collectively.
3. (in Athens) the duty of fitting out or furnishing triremes for the public service.

trierarchy

/ ˈtraɪəˌrɑːkɪ /

noun

1. the responsibility for fitting out a state trireme, esp in Athens
2. the office of a trierarch
3. trierarchs collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of trierarchy¹

From the Greek word triērarchía, dating back to 1830–40. See trierarch, -y ³

Example Sentences

The cost of a whole trierarchy was not less than forty minas, nor more than a talent.

From Project Gutenberg

Of the extraordinary liturgies, the trierarchy was the most important.

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