archon (plural archontes or archons)
A chief magistrate of ancient Athens.
A person who claims the right to rule, or to exercise power or sovereign authority over other human beings.
A ruler, head of state or other leader.
(gnosticism) A supernatural being subordinate to the Demiurge.
• Anchor, Charon, anchor, noarch, rancho
Source: Wiktionary
Ar"chon, n. Etym: [L. archon, Gr. (Antiq.)
Definition: One of the chief magistrates in ancient Athens, especially, by preëminence, the first of the nine chief magistrates.
– Ar*chon"tic, a.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
27 April 2024
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