Latin and Greek Roots of English Vocabulary: An Online Manual: Lesson 13 [arch-]

February 14, 2010

Root

  

Original Meaning/

Usage Notes 

English Derivatives

  

Vocabulary

  

(base)  

arch- [from Greek]

 

(noun)

rule, beginning

 

   

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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