symposiarch

Meanings

• noun

  A person who presides over a symposium, an ancient Greek drinking party.

  - "The symposiarch ensured that everyone had enough to drink and that the party ran smoothly."
  - "At the ancient Greek symposium, the symposiarch played a crucial role in maintaining order."

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Variants

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symposia , symposium , symposiums

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Etymology

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From the Ancient Greek word 'symposion' (feast or drinking party) and 'archon' (ruler or presider).

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Trivia

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1. The symposiarch was often depicted in Greek art as a bearded, mature man, dressed in a himation (a long, flowing cloak).

2. The ancient Greek philosopher Plato wrote about the importance of the symposium and the role of the symposiarch in his dialogues 'The Symposium' and 'Ion'.

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Related Concepts

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1. symposium: An ancient Greek drinking party where men would gather to drink, eat, and engage in conversation and philosophical discussions.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek culture, the symposiarch was a respected and important figure, responsible for ensuring that the symposium, or drinking party, ran smoothly and that everyone enjoyed themselves. The symposium was an essential part of Greek social life and was often used as a setting for poetry, music, and philosophical discussions.

How to Memorize "symposiarch"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person presiding over a large table filled with food and drink at an ancient Greek party.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'symposiarch' with the idea of a party host or event organizer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'symposiarch' as 'sympo-sia-rch,' where 'sympo' represents the symposium and 'sia-rch' represents the ruler or presider.

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