DIARCHY

diarchy, dyarchy

(noun) a form of government having two joint rulers

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

diarchy (countable and uncountable, plural diarchies)

Rule by two people.

A state under the rule of two people.

Synonyms

See government

Coordinate terms

See government

Source: Wiktionary


Di"arch*y, n. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: A form of government in which the supreme power is vested in two persons.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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