ethnarch

[ eth-nahrk ]

noun

the ruler of a people, tribe, or nation.

Origin of ethnarch

From the Greek word ethnárchēs, dating back to 1635–45. See ethno-, -arch

Words Nearby ethnarch

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How to use ethnarch in a sentence

In the following year he was by popular decree invested with absolute powers, being appointed leader, high priest and ethnarch.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 2 | Various
The Judan ethnarch of the town, who had been appointed or confirmed by Aretas Philodemus, sought to take him prisoner.
History of the Jews, Vol. II (of 6) | Heinrich Graetz
Onias was recognised by the Judans as head, or prince of the race (ethnarch).
History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6) | Heinrich Graetz
They obtained from the ethnarch, who governed Damascus in the name of Hrath, an order to arrest him.
The Apostles | Ernest Renan
This is the word he uses for 'ethnarch,' Contra Flaccum, § 10.
The Three Additions to Daniel, A Study | William Heaford Daubney

British Dictionary definitions for ethnarch

ethnarch

/ (ˈɛθnɑːk) /

noun

the ruler of a people or province, as in parts of the Roman and Byzantine Empires

Origin of ethnarch

C17: from Greek ethnarkhēs, from ethnos nation + arkhein to rule

Derived forms of ethnarch

ethnarchy, noun

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