ἀρχή

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • beginning, origin
  • sovereignty, dominion, authority
  • the end of a rope or stick, the corner of a sheet

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek ἄρχω (rule, command, begin, lead, I rule).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἄρχω

Gloss

rule, command, begin, lead, I rule

Concept
Semantic Field

Social and political relations

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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