endarchy

/ˈɛndɑːrki/

Definitions

1. noun

A system or condition in which power is concentrated at the periphery or in the outer parts of an organization.

“The company’s endarchic structure allowed it to respond quickly to local market trends.”

2. noun

A type of decentralized or distributed power structure.

“The endarchy of the internet allows for peer-to-peer interaction and collaboration.”

Synonyms

  • decentralization
  • periphery

Antonyms

  • centralization
  • hierarch