eparchy Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a province in ancient Greece
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noun a diocese of the Eastern Orthodox Church
exarchate.
WordNet
Ep"arch*y noun
Etymology
Gr. the post or office of an .Definitions
A province, prefecture, or territory, under the jurisdiction of an eparch or governor; esp., in modern Greece, one of the larger subdivisions of a monarchy or province of the kingdom; in Russia, a diocese or archdiocese.