pentarchy
noun pl. pentarchies
- a federation of five states, each under an individual leader or ruler
- government by five rulers
See pentarchy in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(pĕnˈtärˌkē)
noun pl. pen·tar·chies - Government by five rulers.
- A body of five joint rulers.
- An association or federation of five governments, each ruled by a different leader.
Related Forms:
- pen·tarˈchi·cal (pĕn-tärˈkĭ-kəl) adjective
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