This is the 147th most frequent Greek word.
αρχή
"Αρχή" in English means "beginning," "principle," or "authority."
In this sentence, "αρχή" refers to the starting point or commencement of something.
Η αρχή είναι το ήμισυ του παντός.
The beginning is half of everything.
Here, "αρχή" is used to denote the initial part or opening section of the narrative.
Η αρχή της ιστορίας ήταν συναρπαστική.
The beginning of the story was exciting.
In this case, "αρχές" (plural of "αρχή") implies the ruling or governing bodies.