Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From ναῦς (naûs, ship) +‎ ἀρχός (arkhós, ruler).

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Noun

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ναύᾰρχος (naúarkhosm (genitive ναυᾰ́ρχου); second declension

  1. commander of a fleet, admiral
  2. (in Sparta) admiral in chief

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  • Latin: navarchus

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Greek

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek ναύαρχος (naúarkhos, fleet commander, admiral).

Noun

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ναύαρχος (návarchosm or f (plural ναύαρχοι)

  1. (nautical) admiral in the Royal Navy and in the US navy, a rank with the NATO grade OF-9
    Synonym: (abbreviation) νχος (nchos)

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