decarchy

A government of ten people, especially (historical) various Greek councils of ten men

Noun

  1. A government of ten people, especially (historical) various Greek councils of ten men

Origin

From Ancient Greek δεκαρχία (dekarkhía), from δεκα- (deka-, “deca-: ten”) + -αρχία (-arkhía, “-archy: rule”). Equivalent to dec- + -archy.

Forms

decarchies decadarchy dekadarchy dekarchy

Synonyms

government

Related

decarch