See also: archontic

English

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Koine Greek Ἀρχοντικοί (Arkhontikoí), from ἄρχων (árkhōn, archon).

Adjective

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Archontic (not comparable)

  1. (historical) Pertaining to a Gnostic group or sect prominent in late antique Egypt.

Noun

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Archontic (plural Archontics)

  1. (historical) A member of this group.
    Hypernym: Gnostic