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noun

chīlĭarchēs

gen. chīlĭarchae · gender masculine · decl. 1st
or , , , = χιλιάρχης or χιλίαρχος
a commander of; soldiers; a chiliarch
a commander of 1000 soldiers, a chiliarch, Curt. 5. 2, 2. Also in gen., a head of 1000 persons, Cod. Th. 16, 10, 20, § 4.—
the highest officer of state next to the king; chancellor of state
Among the Persians, the highest officer of state next to the king, chancellor of state, Nep. Con. 3, 2.
Perseus ID: n7799 Key: chiliarches