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Definition of “autarchy”

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1autarchy1 (ˈɔːtɑːkɪPronunciation for autarchy1) 

Definitions

noun

  1. unlimited rule; autocracy
  2. self-government; self-rule

Alternative Forms

auˈtarchic auˈtarchical adjective

Word Origin

C17: from Greek autarkhia,  from autarkhos autocratic; see auto-, -archy

2autarchy2 (ˈɔːtɑːkɪPronunciation for autarchy2) 

Definitions

noun

  1. a variant spelling (now rare) of autarky

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