Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

polemarch

Noun

/ˈpɒləˌmɑːrk/

Definition

A polemarch is a senior military or civilian leader in ancient Greece, particularly in Athens.

Examples

The polemarch commanded the city’s defenses during the war.
In ancient Athens, the polemarch played a crucial role in military and civic leadership.
As a polemarch, he was tasked with organizing the troops for the upcoming conflict.

Meaning

The term originally referred to a military commander responsible for leading troops in battle, but it evolved to denote a magistrate or an official with various duties, including overseeing public affairs.