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diarchy

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Noun — A system of government in which two people or authorities rule jointly.

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rule as a diarchy a joint diarchy form of diarchy

Diarchy is a formal term mostly found in historical and political writing.

Etymology

Diarchy is built from the prefix di-, meaning two, combined with -archy, meaning rule. Its form was shaped on the model of the word monarchy.

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Frequently asked questions

What does diarchy mean?
A diarchy is a system of government where two people or authorities hold ruling power jointly, rather than one single ruler.
How is diarchy different from monarchy?
A monarchy is ruled by one person, while a diarchy divides that ruling authority between two.
Is diarchy spelled differently anywhere?
Yes, the same word also appears as dinarchy or dyarchy.

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