archon

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Singular
archon

Plural
archons

  1. (countable) An archon is a ruler, head of state, or other kind of leader.
  2. (countable) An archon is a head magistrate or leader of ancient Athens.
  3. (gnosticism) (countable) An archon is a mystical being that serves the Demiurge.