Definitions for diarchy
ˈdaɪ ɑr kidi·archy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. diarchy, dyarchynoun

   a form of government having two joint rulers

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. diarchynoun

   A form of government where power is shared between two joint authorities.

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1. diarchy

   Diarchy is a form of government in which two individuals, known as diarchs, hold joint authority. The two may share executive, legislative, judicial or other powers. The term derives from the Greek "δι-," di- meaning "double" and "αρχία," -archy meaning "rule". It was initially used to denote the Roman Republic's system of government, under which power was split between two consuls.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Diarchynoun

   a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in two persons

2. Etymology: [Gr. di- = di`s- twice + to rule.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Diarchy

   Diarchy, from the Greek δι- "twice" and αρχια, "rule", is a form of government in which two individuals, the diarchs, are the heads of state. In most diarchies, the diarchs hold their position for life and pass the responsibilities and power of the position to their children or family when they die. Diarchy is one of the oldest forms of government. Diarchies are known from ancient Sparta, Rome, Carthage as well as from Germanic and Dacian tribes. Several ancient Polynesian societies exhibited a diarchic political structure as well. Ranks in the Inca Empire were structured in moieties, with two occupants of each rank, but with different prestige, one hanan and one hurin. In modern usage diarchy means a system of dual rule, whether this be of a government or of an organization. Such 'diarchies' are not hereditary. Modern examples of diarchies are the Principality of Andorra, whose heads of state are the President of France and the Bishop of Urgell; the Republic of San Marino, with two collegial Captains Regent; and the Kingdom of Swaziland, where the joint heads of state are the king and his mother.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Diarchy

   dī′ar-ki, n. a form of government in which two persons are jointly vested with supreme power—less correctly Dī′narchy. [Formed from Gr. di-, two, archein, to rule.]

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1. • Political System

Anagrams for diarchy »

1. hyracid

How to pronounce diarchy?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of diarchy in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of diarchy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=diarchy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Diarchy
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diarchy
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=diarchy
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=diarchy