polemarch

British  

/ ˈpɒlɪˌmɑːk /

noun

1. (in ancient Greece) a civilian official, originally a supreme general

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Etymology

Origin of polemarch

C16: from Greek polemarchos, from polemos war + archos ruler

Example Sentences

They alone held the two offices, those of polemarch and archon, which were instituted during the 8th century B.C. to restrict the powers of the kings.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" by Various

But the polemarch, completely engrossed by the pleasures of the table, thrust the letter under the pillow of his couch, exclaiming, "Serious matters to-morrow."

From A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest by Smith, William, Sir

And when no one said he knew him, learning that he was defending some suits and had lost others before the polemarch, I too obtained suit against him there.

From The Orations of Lysias by Lysias

For in the investigation of the suit which this Aristodicus had against him, he objected to the suit being before the polemarch, and it was denied that he was a Plataean.

From The Orations of Lysias by Lysias

The polemarch, Calimachus, who then had the casting vote, decided for immediate action.

From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John