ephor

noun eph·or \ˈe-fər, -ˌfȯr\

Definition of EPHOR

: one of five ancient Spartan magistrates having power over the king

: a government official in modern Greece; especially : one who oversees public works

— eph·or·ate \ˈe-fə-ˌrāt\ noun

Latin ephorus, from Greek ephoros, from ephoran to oversee, from epi- + horan to see — more at wary

First Known Use: 1579

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