Where does “geriarchy” come from?
geriarchy (English) comes from English -archy, from Latin -archia, from Ancient Greek ἀρχός — ruler, leader, prince.
geriarchy (English): Rule by the elderly; A society or organization so...
Definitions
- Rule by the elderly; A society or organization so...
Ancestry of “geriarchy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | -archy | form of government or rule; rule; rule of |
| 2 | Latin | -archia | -archy |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἀρχός | ruler, leader, prince |