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polyarch

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • US: /ˌpɑlˈjɑɹk/
  • UK: /ˌpɒlˈjɑːk/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A state of many rulers, many leaders.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: polyarchy

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A root that has many xylem bundles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin, from Ancient Greek πολύς (polús, “many”) + ἀρχή (arkhḗ, “beginning”).