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decarchy.

A government of ten people, especially (historical) various Greek councils of ten men

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A government of ten people, especially (historical) various Greek councils of ten men

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek δεκαρχία (dekarkhía), from δεκα- (deka-, “deca-: ten”) + -αρχία (-arkhía, “-archy: rule”). Equivalent to dec- + -archy.

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