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archon

/ˈɑː(ɹ)kən/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A chief magistrate of ancient Athens.
  2. A person who claims the right to rule, or to exercise power or sovereign authority over other human beings.
  3. A ruler, head of state or other leader.
  4. (gnosticism) A supernatural being subordinate to the Demiurge.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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