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Words with arch-
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arch- root words — words with the arch- root

The root arch- comes from Greek arkho, meaning to rule. 23 words in Dendril are built from it, including hierarchical, hierarchy, monarch, anarchic, anarchism, anarchist, anarchists, hierarchies, monarchies, monarchs, monarchy, matriarchy. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the arch- root

Explore words with arch- — words containing the arch- root and sharing its sense of "to rule". Examples include hierarchical, hierarchy, monarch, anarchic, anarchism, anarchist, anarchists, hierarchies, monarchies, monarchs, monarchy, matriarchy. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does arch- mean?

The arch- root means to rule, from Greek arkho. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.

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