thearch en · NOUN
Etymology
Related to thearchy, from Ancient Greek θεαρχία (thearkhía), from θεός (theós, “god”) + -αρχία (-arkhía, “rule, ruling”). By surface analysis, the- + -arch.
Meanings
- The ruler of a thearchy, a monarch of gods
- The emperors (皇帝) of China, particularly the five legendary ones (五帝) of Chinese prehistory
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thearchs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |