arche
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9.9
The power of a leader or government to make rules
- noun
- /ˈɑrki/
- Specialized
:
arjé
- "It's hot in here," Rand complained, but no one replied because Daddy soon pulled the Impala up to the vestibule of the church, where a small crowd of people was waiting under the Gothic arches against the sun because we were late.
Examples
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In ancient Greece, the concept of arche was central to the understanding of leadership and governance.
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The philosopher traced the arche of the city's laws back to its founding rulers.
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Eva looked back through the Gothic arches of the Brooklyn Tower.
Fiction book (1995) -
Through high stone arches, she crossed a floor of colorful Mexican tile in angular patterns.
Fiction book (1995) -
Scholars often debate the arche of political authority in early civilizations.
Synonyms
9.9
The time when an ancient Greek archon is in charge of a city
is a general term for rule or authority in ancient contexts
How Authoritative
Surface Forms
Etymology
Arche also meant 'rule' or 'power' in ancient Greek. You can see this idea in English words like monarch ('one ruler') and anarchy ('no ruler'). So arche as 'authority' explains why it can mean the office or rule of a leader.