archonts

Meanings

• noun

  In ancient Greek society, a magistrate or ruler of a city-state or a member of the council of the Areopagus.

  - "The archons of Athens were responsible for maintaining law and order in the city."
  - "The archon's duty was to preside over the council meetings and make important decisions for the city."

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Variants

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archon , archons

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek ἀρχόντης (archóntes), from ἄρχω (árkhō) 'to rule'.

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Trivia

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1. The Archons of ancient Athens were believed to be chosen by the goddess Athena herself.

2. The word 'archon' is also used in modern Greek to refer to a mayor or a president of a community.

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1. Areopagus: A hill in Athens where the supreme court of ancient Athens was located. The archons were the magistrates who presided over this court.

2. Magistrate: An official appointed to maintain order and administer laws in a community.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the Archons were considered the rulers of the universe, representing the various elements and forces of nature. They were also depicted in art and literature, particularly in the works of ancient Greek playwrights such as Sophocles and Euripides.

How to Memorize "archonts"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of ancient Greek rulers sitting in a council chamber, making important decisions for their city.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'archon' with the idea of ruling or governing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the rule: Archons are the ancient Greek rulers.

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