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单词 heptarchy
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Definition of heptarchy in English:

heptarchy

nounPlural heptarchies ˈhɛptɑːkiˈhɛpˌtɑrki
  • 1A state or region consisting of seven autonomous regions.

    七盟邦(由七个自治地区组成的国家或地区)

    1. 1.1mass noun Government by seven rulers.
      七头政治
      Example sentencesExamples
      • But if I know the circumstances or the people, I am of the opinion that this heptarchy cannot stand long.

Derivatives

  • heptarchic

  • adjectivehɛpˈtɑːkɪk
    • With the union of the heptarchy under the crown of Egbert, the heptarchic Witenagemots were merged in a single Witenagemot for united England.
  • heptarchical

  • adjectivehɛpˈtɑːkɪk(ə)l
    • Sometimes the scats were stamped with the svastica, or with runes - a peculiarity that does not appear upon any coins issued by the southern kings of the heptarchical period.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Seven is the number of the heptarchical Kings and Princes, while twelve is the number of the angels of the tribes of Israel.

Origin

Late 16th century: from hepta- 'seven' + Greek arkhia 'rule', on the pattern of tetrarchy.

Definition of heptarchy in US English:

heptarchy

nounˈhepˌtärkēˈhɛpˌtɑrki
  • 1A country or region consisting of seven smaller, autonomous regions.

    七盟邦(由七个自治地区组成的国家或地区)

    1. 1.1 Government by seven rulers.
      七头政治
      Example sentencesExamples
      • But if I know the circumstances or the people, I am of the opinion that this heptarchy cannot stand long.

Origin

Late 16th century: from hepta- ‘seven’ + Greek arkhia ‘rule’, on the pattern of tetrarchy.

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