kyrios
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A Greek title for a respected man or leader
- noun
- /ˈkɪriəs/
- Archaic
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kyrios
- In ancient Greece, the term kyrios was often used to address a wealthy landowner.
Examples
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During the ceremony, the kyrios made a speech that inspired everyone present.
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The teacher was addressed as kyrios by his students to show respect.
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On November 10, we moved into a series of programs over the Veterans Day weekend, which included hosting Chris Kyrios, Karlsruhe American High.
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Synonyms
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A respectful title used when speaking to a king
is used for male authority in ancient Greek society rather than royal address
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word kyrios is Greek and means 'lord', 'master', or 'sir'. Think of the church phrase Kyrie ('Lord, have mercy'), which comes from the same root, so kyrios was a respectful title for a person in charge and still means someone with authority.