somatophylax

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σωματοφύλαξ (sōmatophúlax, “bodyguard”).

Noun

somatophylax (plural somatophylakes)

1. (historical) One of the seven men that served in high-ranking military positions during the times of Alexander the Great

Translations

Translations

• Italian: somatofilachia (it)