Latin and Greek Roots of English Vocabulary: An Online Manual: Lesson 13 [arch-]
February 14, 2010
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Root
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Original Meaning/ Usage Notes |
English Derivatives
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Vocabulary
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arch- [from Greek]
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(noun) rule, beginning
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anarchy [literally, ‘without a rule or a ruler.’] archaeology archangel [literally, ‘ruling messenger;’ a high-ranking angel.] archbishop [literally, ‘ruling overseer;’ a bishop of the highest rank, such as the head of an archdiocese or province.] architect oligarchy [literally, ‘rule by a few (usually the wealthy).’] |
archaeology (noun) [literally, ‘speech about the beginning;’ the systematic study of material artifacts from the past.] architect (noun) [literally, ‘ruling builder;’ one who plans and supervises the construction of buildings.] |
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