polyarchy noun. ['pɒlɪɑ:ki] Also polygarchy. E17.
[Greek poluarkhia, formed as POLY- + -ARCHY. Form with -g- arose by assim. to OLIGARCHY.]
1. Rule or government by many people. Also, a State or city ruled by many. E17.

2. Botany. The condition of being polyarch. L19.

■ poly'archic adjective of, pertaining to, or having the characteristics of a polyarchy L19.

■ poly'archical adjective (long rare) = polyarchic M17.

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