Proxenos
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈpɹɑksɪnɒs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Proxenos is a noun meaning (Ancient Greece, historical) A citizen of a state appointed by another state to host its ambassadors and to represent and protect its interests there.
Meaning
(Ancient Greece, historical) A citizen of a state appointed by another state to host its ambassadors and to represent and protect its interests there.
Word Forms
- proxenoi
- proxenus
Synonyms for proxenos
Depending on context, synonyms include consul.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include consul, proconsulate, ambassador-at-large, embassador, senator, resident.
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