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di·ar·chy
also dy·ar·chy (dī′är′kē)n. pl. di·ar·chies also dy·ar·chies
Government by two joint rulers.
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diarchy
(ˈdaɪɑːkɪ) ordyarchy
n, pl -chies
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) government by two states, individuals, etc
diˈarchic, diˈarchical, diˈarchal, dyˈarchic, dyˈarchical, dyˈarchal adj
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di•ar•chy
or dy•ar•chy
(ˈdaɪ ɑr ki)n., pl. -chies.
a government in which power is vested in two rulers or authorities.
[1825–35]
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diarchy, dyarchy
a government controlled by two rulers; biarchy. — diarch, dyarch, n.
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Noun | 1. | diarchy - a form of government having two joint rulers form of government, political system - the members of a social organization who are in power |
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