noun
- a chief magistrate in ancient Athens
- a high-ranking official or leader
Usage: historical
Usage: formal
Examples
- The archon presided over the ancient Athenian court.
- Nine archons were elected annually to govern the city-state.
- The wealthy citizen served as archon for one year.
- Historical records describe the duties of each archon.
- The company’s archon made all major decisions.
- She was regarded as an archon in the academic community.