synarchy

noun

syn·​ar·​chy
ˈsinərkē,
-ˌnärkē
plural -es
: joint rule : joint sovereignty

Word History

Etymology

Greek synarchia, from synarchein to rule jointly with (from syn- + archein to rule, begin) + -ia -y

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“Synarchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synarchy. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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