What English word is derived from this Greek word?

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δογμα law, decree [The English word "dogma" comes from this Greek word.]
οφθαλμος eye [The English word "Ophthalmologist" (eye doctor) is derived from this Greek word.]
αρχη beginning [The English word "Archaeology" is derived from this Greek word.]
θεος God or god [The English word theology is derived from this Greek word.]
βιος life [The English word "biology" is derived from this Greek word.]