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trierarchy

[ trahy-uh-rahr-kee ]

noun

, Greek History.
, plural tri·er·ar·chies.
  1. the office of a trierarch.
  2. trierarchs collectively.
  3. (in Athens) the duty of fitting out or furnishing triremes for the public service.

trierarchy

/ ˈtraɪəˌrɑːkɪ /

noun

  1. the responsibility for fitting out a state trireme, esp in Athens
  2. the office of a trierarch
  3. trierarchs collectively
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of trierarchy1

From the Greek word triērarchía, dating back to 1830–40. See trierarch, -y 3
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Example Sentences

The cost of a whole trierarchy was not less than forty minas, nor more than a talent.

Of the extraordinary liturgies, the trierarchy was the most important.

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