"oecist" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈiːsɪst/, /ˈiːkɪst/ Forms: oecists [plural]
Etymology: Ancient Greek οἰκιστής (oikistḗs) Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|οἰκιστής}} Ancient Greek οἰκιστής (oikistḗs) Head templates: {{en-noun}} oecist (plural oecists)
  1. (Ancient Greece) A founder of a colony. Categories (topical): Ancient Greece Synonyms: oekist, œkist, oikist
    Sense id: en-oecist-en-noun-INKw7B7x Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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