Decarchies

/ˈdɛkɑːrkiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of decarchy; systems of government ruled by ten leaders or divided into ten sections.

Etymology

Plural form of decarchy. From Greek deca- (ten) + -archy (rule/government).

Kelly Says

The fascinating thing about decarchies is they reveal how ancient peoples thought mathematics and politics should connect—ten rulers sounded mathematically perfect even if it rarely worked!

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