gym|na|si|arch

gym|na|si|arch
gym|na|si|arch «jihm NAY zee ahrk», noun.
1. an official in ancient Athens in charge of the athletic schools and certain public games.
2. a leader among athletes.
3. a head instructor in a school or college.
[< Latin gymnasiarchus < Greek gymnasíarchos < gymnásion gymnasium + archós ruler]

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