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diarchy

Syllabification: (di·ar·chy)
Pronunciation: /ˈdīˌärkē/

(also dyarchy)
Definition of diarchy

noun (plural diarchies)

  • government by two independent authorities (especially in India 1919–35).

Derivatives

diarchal

Pronunciation: /dīˈärkəl/

adjective

diarchic

Pronunciation: /dīˈärkik/

adjective

Origin:

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

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