exarch

A noun referring to a bishop in certain Eastern Orthodox Churches, a bishop in eastern Christendom ranking below a patriarch and above a metropolitan, or a viceroy governing a large province in the Roman Empire.

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1. Eastern Orthodox Bishop in North America C1 formal american

   A bishop in certain Eastern Orthodox Churches based in North America, holding a position of authority over a region.

   • The exarch was appointed to oversee the Orthodox communities in Canada.
   • During the council, the exarch represented the North American diocese.
   • The exarch's visit was met with enthusiasm by the local faithful.

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2. Bishop Rank in Eastern Christendom C2 formal

   In Eastern Christian traditions, a bishop ranking below a patriarch but above a metropolitan, often with jurisdiction over a specific territory.

   • The exarch had authority over several metropolitans under the patriarch.
   • Historically, the exarch served as a direct representative of the patriarch.
   • The title of exarch was used in the Byzantine church hierarchy.

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3. Roman Viceroy C2 formal

   A governor or viceroy who administered a large province in the later Roman Empire, especially in the East.

   • The exarch of Ravenna governed Italy on behalf of the Byzantine emperor.
   • Exarchs held both military and civil authority in their provinces.
   • The appointment of an exarch was often a response to external threats.

   🌐نائب الإمبراطور الروماني

   المرادفات: governorviceroy

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• exarchs' possessive plural form
• exarch's possessive singular form