n.; pl.Ephors L. Ephori [ L. ephorus, Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to oversee; &unr_; + &unr_; to see: cf. F. éphore. ] (Gr. Antiq.) A magistrate; one of a body of five magistrates chosen by the people of ancient Sparta. They exercised control even over the king. [ 1913 Webster ]