archon

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɑː(ɹ)kən/

Noun

archon (plural archontes)

1. A chief magistrate of ancient Athens.
2. A person who claims the right to rule, or to exercise power or sovereign authority over other human beings.
3. A ruler, head of state or other leader.
4. (gnosticism) A supernatural being subordinate to the Demiurge.

Related terms

• archaeo-
• archaic
• archaism
• archeo-
• archive
• -archy

Translations

• French: archonte
• German: Archon
• Italian: arconte
• Portuguese: arconte
• Russian: архо́нт
• Spanish: arconte, arcontisa

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