noun
- plural of ephebos; young men in ancient Greece who had reached military age and were undergoing training or civic service.
Usage: historical; chiefly used in classical studies and ancient history contexts
Examples
- The ephebi of Athens were required to complete two years of military training.
- Ancient Greek ephebi participated in gymnastics and weapons drills.
- Historical records describe the duties and privileges of the ephebi in classical city-states.
- The ephebi formed an important social class in ancient Greek society.