eparchy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a province in ancient Greece
  2. noun a diocese of the Eastern Orthodox Church
    exarchate.

WordNet


Ep"arch*y noun
Etymology
Gr. the post or office of an .
Definitions
  1. 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.

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