navarchy (Meaning)
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navarchy (n.)
Nautical skill or experience.
Synonyms & Antonyms of navarchy
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navarchy Sentence Examples
- The Athenian navarchy was a key component of their maritime empire.
- The Persian navarchy challenged the dominance of the Greek navies in the Mediterranean.
- The navarch was the supreme commander of the Athenian fleet.
- The Peloponnesian War saw fierce naval battles between the Athenian navarchy and the Spartan-led alliance.
- The navarchy played a crucial role in the Siege of Syracuse during the Peloponnesian War.
- The navarchy was responsible for protecting Athenian trade routes and securing their overseas colonies.
- The navarchy was funded through a system known as the trierarchy, which required wealthy citizens to equip and maintain warships.
- The navarchy served as a training ground for Athenian sailors, who developed exceptional skills and discipline.
- The Athenian navarchy declined in power after the Peloponnesian War and was eventually disbanded in the 4th century BCE.
- The concept of navarchy has been revived in modern times, with countries such as the United States and China developing their own navies to protect their interests and influence.
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Nautical skill or experience.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Athenian navarchy was a key component of their maritime empire.
The Persian navarchy challenged the dominance of the Greek navies in the Mediterranean.
The navarch was the supreme commander of the Athenian fleet.
The Peloponnesian War saw fierce naval battles between the Athenian navarchy and the Spartan-led alliance.
