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heptarchy

Syllabification: (hep·tar·chy)
Pronunciation: /ˈhepˌtärkē/
Definition of heptarchy

noun (plural heptarchies)

  • a country or region consisting of seven smaller, autonomous regions.
  • government by seven rulers.

Derivatives

heptarchic

Pronunciation: /hepˈtärkik/
adjective

heptarchical

Pronunciation: /hepˈtärkikəl/
adjective

Origin:

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

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Definition of heptarchy in the British & World English dictionary

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