arche-

1. a combining form meaning “prior, original, first” ( archegonium; archetype ); in scientific coinages, a synonym of archi- ( archesporium ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of arche-¹

< Greek, by-form of archi- archi-

Example Sentences

"Our findings at Umm Jirsan provide a rare glimpse into the lives of ancient peoples in Arabia, revealing repeated phases of human occupation and shedding light on the pastoralist activities that once thrived in this landscape," said Dr Mathew Stewart, the lead researcher and a Research Fellow at ARCHE.

From Science Daily

"While underground localities are globally significant in archaeology and Quaternary science, our research represents the first comprehensive study of its kind in Saudi Arabia," added Professor Michael Petraglia, Director of ARCHE.

From Science Daily

“United States Department of Labor and New York Times investigations into child labor at US businesses have shown that the United States is not a low-risk country for human rights risk for brands and retailers,” read a recent job listing from the auditing firm Arche Advisors.

From New York Times

She graduated from Catholic Seattle University with a degree in theology and spent years working for L’Arche Seattle, a religious community for people with developmental disabilities, including as its executive director.

From Seattle Times

The two rounds of revelations about Jean Vanier and the L’Arche federation he founded have rocked the group to its core, all the more because L’Arche itself commissioned independent scholars to investigate after receiving a first complaint from a victim a few years before Vanier died in 2019.

From Seattle Times