ephors

Meanings

• noun

  In ancient Sparta, ephors were the chief magistrates and executive officers of the state.

  - "The ephors were responsible for maintaining law and order in Sparta."
  - "The ephorate was the executive branch of the Spartan government."

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Variants

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ephor , ephorate , ephorates , ephori , ephors

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek ἐφόρος (ephōros), from ἐφερέω (ephērēō) 'to guard, to keep, to bear, to carry'.

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Trivia

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1. The ephors were the only magistrates in ancient Sparta who could be impeached and removed from office.

2. The word 'ephors' is derived from the Ancient Greek word for 'keeper' or 'guardian'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gerousia: The Gerousia was the council of elders in ancient Sparta. It was the legislative and judicial branch of the government.

2. Spartiates: The Spartiates were the citizen-soldiers of ancient Sparta. They formed the ruling class of the city-state.

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Culture

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The ephors were a group of five magistrates in ancient Sparta. They held office annually and were elected by lot from the Spartiates. The ephors had the power to veto the decisions of other magistrates and the Gerousia, the council of elders. They also had the power to call the Spartan assembly into session.

How to Memorize "ephors"

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   - Imagine a group of five ancient Spartan magistrates wearing traditional Spartan helmets and robes, standing in front of the Spartan agora (marketplace) or the Spartan assembly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ephors' with the idea of ancient Spartan magistrates, law and order, and the executive branch of the Spartan government.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ephors: Executive, Power, Holds, Orders, Sparta' to remember the meaning of the word.

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