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Etymology of the Greek word sumposiarches (συμποσιάρχης)

the Greek word sumposiarches, συμποσιάρχης

derived from the Greek word sumposion, συμπόσιον (a drinking-party ('symposium'); (by extension) a room of guests)

derived from the Greek word sumpinein, συμπίνω (to partake a beverage in company)

using the Late Greek suffix -arches, -αρχης, -άρχης

derived from the Greek word archein, ἄρχω