decarchy
decarchy noun: a government of ten people, especially (historical) various Greek councils of ten men.
Noun
decarchy (plural decarchies)
- A government of ten people, especially (historical) various Greek councils of ten men
- Synonyms:
- government
Synonyms of decarchy
Forms of decarchy
| plural | decarchies |
|---|---|
| alternative form | decadarchy |
| alternative form | dekadarchy |
| alternative form | dekarchy |
Origin of decarchy
From Ancient Greek δεκαρχία (dekarkhía), from δεκα- (deka-, “deca-: ten”) + -αρχία (-arkhía, “-archy: rule”). Equivalent to dec- + -archy.
Questions about decarchy
- What does decarchy mean?
- Decarchy means a government of ten people, especially (historical) various Greek councils of ten men.
- What part of speech is decarchy?
- Decarchy is a noun.
- What is the plural of decarchy?
- The plural of decarchy is decarchies.
Words near decarchy in the dictionary
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