archons

/ˈɑrkɑnz/
noun
  1. Plural of archon; rulers or leaders, especially in ancient Greece.
    • The archons of Athens were elected annually to oversee the city's affairs.
    • The list of archons provides a timeline of important events in ancient Greek history.
    • Many archons came from wealthy families and held significant political influence.
  2. Plural of archon; people who hold power or authority in any context.
    • The archons of the scientific community often set the direction for research funding.
    • The corporate archons met in secret to decide the company's future.
    • In the game, players must defeat the archons to free the kingdom.
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