γυναικονόμος

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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γῠνή (gunḗ, woman) +‎ νόμος (nómos, law)

Pronunciation

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Noun

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γῠναικονόμος (gunaikonómosm (genitive γῠναικονόμου); second declension

  1. supervisor of women, the title of magistrate at Athens who maintains manners among women

Declension

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Latin: gynaeconomus

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