arch
ἀρχή, ἄρχειν (archē, archein)
means “to rule; first, chief”
Arch means rule or chief. Monarchy: one ruler. Anarchy: no ruler. Architect: chief builder.
Words built on arch
- monarchy: rule by one king or queen (mon + archy)
- anarchy: having no ruler at all (an + archy)
- architect: a 'chief builder' who designs buildings (archi + tect)
The Texas version
An architect is a 'chief builder'. The Texas Capitol's architect made it taller than the U.S. Capitol.
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