Greek

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek ἀστυφύλαξ (astuphúlax); by surface analysis, άστυ (ásty, city center) +‎ φύλακας (fýlakas, guard).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /astiˈfilakas/
  • Hyphenation: α‧στυ‧φύ‧λα‧κας

Noun

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αστυφύλακας (astyfýlakasm or f (plural αστυφύλακες)

  1. (law enforcement) officer, constable (police rank)

Declension

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