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archon

/ɑːrkoʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does archon mean?

noun

A high-ranking official or ruler in a hierarchical system, especially in ancient Greece. In modern usage, a person who has authority or control over a particular domain or sphere.

Example

"The archon of the company made the final decision on the project's direction."

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