n. [ L. Asiarcha, Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; + &unr_; ruler. ] One of the chiefs or pontiffs of the Roman province of Asia, who had the superintendence of the public games and religious rites. Milner. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. gymnasiarchus, Gr. gymnasi`archos; gymna`sion + 'a`rchein to govern: cf. F. gymnasiarque. ] (Gr. Antiq.) An Athenian officer who superintended the gymnasia, and provided the oil and other necessaries at his own expense. [ 1913 Webster ]