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prytanis

noun
pryt·​a·​nis | \ ˈpritᵊnə̇s\
plural prytanes\ -​ᵊnˌēz \

Definition of prytanis

1 : a member of a prytany
2 : a chief official in various ancient Greek states (as Lycia, Miletus, or Rhodes) after the abolition of monarchies

History and Etymology for prytanis

Latin, from Greek, ruler, lord, prytanis, of non-Indo-European origin

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