What does -archy mean?
-archy means form of government or rule.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · suffix
form of government or rule.
Use -archy when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
-archy means form of government or rule.
Common synonyms include -cracy.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use -archy where its definition matches the intended context.
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