noun
- plural of symposiarch; leaders or presidents of ancient Greek drinking parties or banquets
Usage: historical; classical antiquity
Examples
- The symposiarchs were responsible for maintaining order during the evening’s festivities.
- Ancient Greek symposiarchs would determine the ratio of wine to water for the gathering.
- Wealthy citizens often served as symposiarchs at important social events.
- The role of symposiarchs included directing conversations and entertainment.
- Classical texts describe how symposiarchs regulated drinking customs at banquets.