άρχοντας

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἄρχων (archon), derived from the verb ἄρχω (archō) meaning 'to rule, begin, lead'. This is the same root that appears in English words like 'architect' (chief builder), 'archaeology' (study of ancient things), and 'monarchy' (rule by one). The -οντας ending is the modern Greek development of the ancient participle form.