ΧΕΙΡΩΝΑΞ, χειρωναξ
CHEIRŌNAX, cheirōnax
Sounds Like: kheh-roh-NAX
Translations: master craftsman, artisan, a master craftsman, an artisan
From the root: ΧΕΙΡ, ΑΝΑΞ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'χείρ' (cheir), meaning 'hand', and 'ἄναξ' (anax), meaning 'lord' or 'master'. It refers to a master craftsman or artisan, someone skilled with their hands, particularly in a professional or artistic capacity. It describes a person who excels in manual work or a specific craft.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 10:32
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΧΕΙΡ, ΑΝΑΞ, appear in our texts.
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