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βᾰσῐλεύς

[ba.si.lěu̯s]

noun

LanguageAncient Greek

Meaning
  1. chief, master
  2. emperor, king, lord, patron
  3. king
  4. A person who holds the highest position of authority in a territory or group. This can refer to a king, a lord, or a master.
Examples

ὁ βασιλεὺς ἄρχει τῆς χώρας.

The king rules the land.

Pronunciationba.si.lěu̯s

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis word denotes a monarch or a supreme leader with authority over a territory or people.

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