ἘΠΙΠΡΟΣΤΑΣΙΑ, ἐπιπροστασια
EPIPROSTASIA, epiprostasia
Sounds Like: eh-pee-pros-tah-SEE-ah
Translations: superintendence, a superintendence, oversight, a presidency, a guardianship
From the root: ΕΠΙΠΡΟΣΤΑΣΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the act or position of superintendence, oversight, or presidency. It describes the role of someone who is in charge or has authority over something, often implying a protective or guiding responsibility. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐπί' (on, over), 'πρό' (before), and 'ἵστημι' (to stand), literally meaning 'standing over before'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book One — 9:11
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΕΠΙΠΡΟΣΤΑΣΙΑ, appear in our texts.
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