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basileus
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basileusnoun
a ruler of the eastern Roman Empire
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basileusnoun
A title of the Byzantine emperor.
Etymology: From βασιλεύς
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Basileus
Basileus (Greek: βασιλεύς) is a Greek term and title that has signified various types of monarchs in history. In the English-speaking world it is perhaps most widely understood to mean "monarch", referring to either a "king" or an "emperor" and also by bishops of the Eastern orthodox church and Eastern Catholic Churches. The title was used by sovereigns and other persons of authority in ancient Greece, the Byzantine emperors, and the kings of modern Greece. The feminine forms are basileia (βασίλεια), basilis (βασιλίς), basilissa (βασίλισσα), or the archaic basilinna (βασιλίννα), meaning "queen" or "empress".
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basileus
Basileus is a Greek term that primarily translates to "king". It has been historically used to refer to various types of monarchs or leaders in ancient Greece and Byzantium. In Athens, Basileus was also a title for specific public officials. The term has been used in several contexts, each with slightly different interpretations.
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Basileus
Basileus is a Greek term and title that has signified various types of monarchs in history. It is perhaps best known in English as a title used by the Byzantine emperors, but also has a longer history of use for persons of authority and sovereigns in ancient Greece, as well as for the kings of modern Greece. The female forms are Basílissa, Basíleia, Basilís, or the archaic Basilinna.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of basileus in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of basileus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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