1. Plural of autarchy; systems of government or states that are self-governing and independent, with absolute power held by a single ruler or small group.
Usage: Often used in political science and history contexts; Can refer to both the system of rule and the state itself
2. Plural of autarchy; economic systems or states that are self-sufficient and independent, with minimal reliance on trade or external resources.
Usage: Economic or political economy sense; Related to autarky

Examples

• Several autarchies emerged in the region after the collapse of the empire.
• The historian studied how different autarchies maintained control over their populations.
• Some nations pursued autarchies as a strategy to reduce economic dependence on foreign powers.
• Ancient city-states sometimes functioned as autarchies with their own rulers and laws.
• The political scientist compared various autarchies throughout history to understand patterns of governance.