Enomoty

/ɛˈnɒmətɪ/ noun

Definition

A small military unit in ancient Greece, typically consisting of about 30 soldiers commanded by an enomotarch.

Etymology

From Greek 'en' (in) and 'nomos' (law, order), literally meaning 'in order' or 'organized group.' It developed to describe the smallest organized fighting unit in Greek armies.

Kelly Says

The enomoty was the ancient Greek equivalent of a modern military squad—small enough that soldiers knew each other personally, making them fight harder for their comrades.

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