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au·tar·chy
 autarchy
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- pronunciation:
- aw
tar
ki
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
autarchies |
| definition 1: |
absolute power to rule; absolute sovereignty; autocracy.
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| definition 2: |
a state or government under such a power.
- similar words:
- autocracy, tyranny
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| definition 3: |
variant of autarky.
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| related words: |
autocracy |
| derivations: |
autarchic (adj.), autarchical (adj.), autarchically (adv.), autarchist (n.) |
The word autarchy
contains the following parts:
aut, auto
Greek
prefix
that means self
  Example words:
arch, archi, arche (archae), archeo, (archaeo), -arch, -archy
Greek
root
that means first in rank or time
Example words:
- synonyms:
- prim, princ, prot, proto
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