sebastophant
English
editEtymology
editFrom Ancient Greek Σεβαστοφάντης (Sebastophántēs), from Σεβαστός (Sebastós, calque of Augustus) + φαίνω (phaínō, “show”). Modelled after ἱεροφάντης (hierophántēs).
Noun
editsebastophant (plural sebastophants or sebastophantes)
- (historical) A person who carried images and symbols in processions of the imperial cult of Ancient Rome.