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octarchy

Pronunciation: /ˈɒktɑːki/
Definition of octarchy

noun

(plural octarchies) rare
  • a state or region consisting of eight autonomous regions.
  • [mass noun] government by eight rulers.

Origin:

late 18th century: from octa- 'eight' + -archy, on the pattern of heptarchy