proxeny

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Synonyms: progeny, proxene

Antonyms: progeny, proxene

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|historical}} In [[Ancient Greece]], an arrangement whereby a citizen (chosen by the city) hosted foreign [[ambassador]]s at his own expense, in return for honorary titles from the state.

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