Chiliadic

/kɪliˈædɪk/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or constituting a chiliad; organized or grouped by thousands.

Etymology

From 'chiliad' + '-ic' (a suffix forming adjectives meaning 'of or pertaining to'). The root 'chiliad' derives from Greek 'khiliás' (thousand), and '-ic' comes from Latin and Greek adjectival endings.

Kelly Says

In ancient Athens, the military and administrative system used 'chiliarch' (commanders of one thousand), making 'chiliadic' the technical term for this organizational structure—showing how words preserve memories of ancient military hierarchies long after those systems disappeared.

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