archon

Meanings

• noun

  A person who holds a high-ranking position in a government or organization.

  - "The archon of the city presided over the council meetings."
  - "The archon of the temple was responsible for the religious rituals."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɑː(ɹ)kən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with archon
archonian , aronian , marathonian

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Variants

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archon , archons

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek ἄρχων (árchōn), meaning 'ruler' or 'master'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'archon' is derived from the Ancient Greek word 'árchōn', which means 'ruler' or 'master'.

2. In ancient Athens, the archon was both the chief magistrate and the high priest of the city.

3. The word 'archon' is also used in modern Greek to refer to the president of a municipality or community.

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Related Concepts

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1. Magistrate: A person appointed to maintain order and make laws in a community.

2. Ruler: A person who has supreme power and authority over a country, territory, or organization.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek city-states, archons were magistrates who held executive power for a year. They were responsible for administering justice, collecting taxes, and leading the military. In some city-states, archons were also high priests.

How to Memorize "archon"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a crown and holding a scepter, symbolizing their power and authority as an archon.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'archon' as 'ruler' with an 'o' on the end.

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