authority in Greek
authority in Greek is εξουσία, αρχή, αρχές — authority means the power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
authority in Greek
εξουσία
Pronounced: exousia
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
αρχή
Pronounced: archi
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
αρχές
Pronounced: arches
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
αυθεντία
Pronounced: afthedia
(countable) A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.
What does "authority" mean?
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noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
"Only the head teacher has the authority to close the school in bad weather."
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noun A person or source widely recognised as an expert on a subject.
"As an authority on bees, she was invited to speak at the festival."
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noun A government body responsible for a particular public service.
"The local health authority opened a new clinic on the edge of town."
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authority in a sentence
- Only the head teacher has the authority to close the school in bad weather.
- The manager has the authority to approve refunds.
- As an authority on bees, she was invited to speak at the festival.
- Many people regard this book as the leading authority on home gardening.
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What is "authority" in Greek?
"authority" in Greek is εξουσία, αρχή, αρχές. authority means: The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
How do you pronounce εξουσία?
"authority" in Greek is εξουσία, pronounced "exousia".
How do you use "authority" in a sentence?
Example: "Only the head teacher has the authority to close the school in bad weather." In Greek, "authority" is εξουσία, αρχή, αρχές.
Are there other ways to say "authority" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 4 translations listed for "authority": εξουσία, αρχή, αρχές, αυθεντία.
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