archon
archon · archontes · archons
архонт
Archon, Archont
A chief magistrate of ancient AthensA chief magistrate of ancient Athens.
/ˈɑː(ɹ)kən/
Meaning
4 sensesA chief magistrate of ancient Athens.
Archon, Archont
архо́нтarxónt
A person who claims the right to rule, or to exercise power or sovereign authority over other human beings.
A ruler, head of state or other leader.
A supernatural ruler of the cosmos.
Translations
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Origin
From Ancient Greek ἄρχων (árkhōn), a noun use of the present participle of ἄρχω (árkhō, “tFrom Ancient Greek ἄρχων (árkhōn), a noun use of the present participle of ἄρχω (árkhō, “to rule”).
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Forms
plural: archontes / archonsWord family
4 related wordsDerivedarchonship