eparch

[ ep-ahrk ]

noun

1. the prefect or governor of an eparchy.
2. Eastern Church. a bishop or metropolitan of an eparchy.

eparch

/ ˈɛpɑːk /

noun

1. a bishop or metropolitan in charge of an eparchy (sense 1)
2. a government official in charge of an eparchy (senses 2 or 3)

Word History and Origins

Origin of eparch¹

First recorded in 1650–60, eparch is from the Greek word éparchos commander, governor, prefect. See ep-, -arch

Word History and Origins

Origin of eparch¹

C17: from Greek eparkhos, from epi- over, on + -arch

Example Sentences

“Eparch” and “eparchy” are also used in the Russian Orthodox Church for a bishop and his diocese respectively.

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