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heptarchy

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛptɑːki/

Definition of heptarchy

noun (plural heptarchies)

  • a state or region consisting of seven autonomous regions.
  • [mass noun] government by seven rulers.

Derivatives

heptarchic

Pronunciation: /-ˈtɑːkɪk/

adjective

heptarchical

Pronunciation: /-ˈtɑːkɪk(ə)l/

adjective

Origin:

late 16th century: from hepta- 'seven' + Greek arkhia 'rule', on the pattern of tetrarchy

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