Meaning: A historical term for a Christian Greek militiaman in the Ottoman Empire, often a former klepht (bandit), who was employed by the Ottoman authorities to maintain order and guard mountain passes.
Example Usage: "The armatole, familiar with every crevice of the Pindus mountains, proved to be a formidable and elusive foe for the Ottoman regulars."
by Brookes Huwasi August 26, 2025
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