ethnarchy
Americannoun
PLURAL
ethnarchiesEtymology
Origin of ethnarchy
From the Greek word ethnarchía, dating back to 1605–15. See ethnarch, -y 3
Example Sentences
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Joseph and the young child turned from Judea to Galilee when Archelaus was as powerful in the one country as in the other, for his ethnarchy included both!
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His timely help and his influence over the Egyptian Jews recommended him to Caesar's favor, and secured for him an extension of his authority in Palestine, and for Hyrcanus the confirmation of his ethnarchy.
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In grateful recognition of his services the high-priesthood and the ethnarchy were bestowed upon him as hereditary possessions by a solemn assembly of the people, "until a trustworthy prophet should arise."
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The high-priesthood, i.e., the ethnarchy, was the goal of his ambition.
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