Where does “-archy” come from?
-archy (English) comes from Latin -archia, from Ancient Greek ἀρχός — ruler, leader, prince.
-archy (English): form of government or rule; rule; rule of
Definitions
- form of government or rule; rule; rule of
Ancestry of “-archy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Latin | -archia | -archy |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἀρχός | ruler, leader, prince |
Words derived from “-archy”