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diarchy

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌɪɑːki/
(also dyarchy)
Definition of diarchy

noun (plural diarchies)

[mass noun]
  • government by two independent authorities (especially in India 1919–35).

Derivatives

diarchal

Pronunciation: /dʌɪˈɑːk(ə)l/
adjective

diarchic

Pronunciation: /dʌɪˈɑːkɪk/
adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from di-1 'two' + Greek arkhia 'rule', on the pattern of monarchy

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Definition of diarchy in the US English dictionary

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