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    Suffète (en. Suffet)

    /sy.fɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A magistrate with legal and administrative powers in a city-state.
    The suffete of Carthage played a central role in the city’s politics.
    Le suffète de Carthage avait un rôle central dans la politique de la cité.
    A military leader or head of government in ancient times.
    The suffetes were often called upon to make strategic decisions in times of war.
    Les suffètes étaient souvent appelés à prendre des décisions stratégiques en temps de guerre.
    A mayor or high-ranking official in certain ancient societies.
    The role of suffete was comparable to that of a consul in ancient Rome.
    La fonction de suffète était comparable à celle d'un consul dans la Rome antique.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'suffetus', derived from the Phoenician 'sufet', which referred to a chief or magistrate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    suffete of a city
    A magistrate or leader of this city.
    suffète d'une cité
    power of the suffete
    The authority and responsibilities granted to the suffete.
    pouvoir du suffète

    Related Words

    magistrate
    A public official with the power to administer justice.
    magistrat
    dignitary
    A person of high rank in a social or political hierarchy.
    dignitaire

    Slang Meanings

    In some circles, refers to a person with great influence or power.
    That guy is a real suffete in his neighborhood.
    Ce type est un véritable suffète dans son quartier.
    Used to describe an authoritative or domineering person.
    Stop acting like a suffete, let us decide.
    Arrête d'agir comme un suffète, laisse-nous décider.