noun
- Plural of hipparchus; commanders of cavalry units in ancient Greece, particularly in Athens.
Usage: historical; ancient Greece
Examples
- The hipparchs were responsible for training and leading the mounted forces of the Athenian army.
- In ancient Athens, two hipparchs shared command of the cavalry regiments.
- The hipparchs reported directly to the strategi, the chief military commanders.
- During the Peloponnesian War, the hipparchs played a crucial role in reconnaissance missions.
- Historical records describe the duties and ranks of various hipparchs in classical Athens.