polyarchy

[pol-ee-ahr-kee]

noun

plural

polyarchies 

1. a form of government in which power is vested in three or more persons.

polyarchy

/ ˈpɒlɪˌɑːkɪ /

noun

1. a political system in which power is dispersed

Other Word Forms

• polyarchic adjective
• polyarchical adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of polyarchy¹

First recorded in 1600–10; poly- + -archy

Word History and Origins

Origin of polyarchy¹

C17: from _poly- + _-archy

Example Sentences

There is but one normal state-form; monarchy and polyarchy are mere differences in administrative forms.

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