In the ancient Greek or Roman world: a person who presides over public games; a director or overseer of the games. Also: †a master of revels (obsolete…

An official responsible for maintaining order at the ancient Olympic Games.

A presiding authority at an agon or public celebration of games (see agon, n. 1); a judge or overseer of proceedings. Also more generally: a master…

An official responsible for public games and the rites of the imperial cult in the Roman province of Asia.

Ancient Greek History. An Athenian official whose duty was to superintend athletic schools and games.

In the ancient Greek or Roman world: a person who presides over the public games; a director or overseer of the games, responsible for organizing…

(a) A trainer of combatants for public games in the ancient Greek or Roman world. (b) = agonothete, n. Also figurative.

Roman History. (The title of) the sponsor or producer of a public games in ancient Rome.

The director of public games in Syria under the Romans, who was at the same time the chief priest.