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archon

noun

ˈär-ˌkän How to pronounce archon (audio)
Definition of archonnext
as in administrator
a person who manages or directs something as archon of the nation's most prestigious university, he became something of a national figure

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Recent Examples of archon As the service came to an end, Bartholomew delivered the traditional blessing for a new archon, a layperson being honored for service to the Church. — Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for archon
  1. administrator
  2. manager
  3. executive
  4. superintendent
  5. director
  6. supervisor
Noun
  • Its park and sheltered spaces will inevitably attract uses its designers and administrators did not anticipate.
    — Sam Lubell, Curbed, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The store may route the request to its corporate office, insurer, claims administrator, or counsel.
    — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of administrator
Noun
  • Gwen Westley Sullivan, former editorial manager of Women’s Wear Daily and W, said Froio was her colleague for 17 years and then her friend.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Chiefs general manager Brett Veach walked through the team’s training facility a few days later, where Mahomes was rehabbing from knee surgery.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of manager
Noun
  • Coates, Miller, and Reed executive produce alongside Spencer for Orit Entertainment; Waddingham; Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Irene Yeung for Double Dream; Brian Clisham; and Stephanie Kluft.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Fox attorneys also accused executives at both Dominion and Smartmatic of destroying evidence in their respective cases, and sought sanctions.
    — Maddy Lauria, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of executive
Noun
  • Shipp said the board is starting to look for an interim superintendent to take over after Balknight leaves.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
  • But prior to making a name for himself in Hollywood, Cruise worked a number of odd jobs, including being a superintendent's assistant in New York City, working on daily maintenance of a building.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of superintendent
Noun
  • Tessa Coates created the series and serves as executive producer and showrunner along with Matt Miller and director Peyton Reed.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Courtney Marx is director of mental health first aid at Alpert Jewish Family Service.
    — Courtney Marx, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of director
Noun
  • Paul Eckloff, a former supervisor of the Secret Service’s presidential protection division, said the Russia-Ukraine war has highlighted the risks posed by drones, even off-the-shelf models that can cause massive damage.
    — Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Sutherland’s endorsements include the Rocklin Teachers Professional Association, Placer County Superintendent of Schools Gayle Garbolino-Mojica, former Rocklin City Council members and Placer County supervisors.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of supervisor

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“Archon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/archon. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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