exilarch

[ eg-zuh-lahrk, ek-suh- ]

/ ˈɛg zəˌlɑrk, ˈɛk sə- /

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noun

one of a line of hereditary rulers of the Jewish community in Babylonia from about the 2nd century a.d. to the beginning of the 11th century.

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Origin of exilarch

First recorded in 1890–95; exile + -arch

Once a year, in the third week after the Feast of Tabernacles, a kind of court was held at the house of the Exilarch.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz
There were certain privileges connected with the Gaonate, upon which even the Exilarch did not venture to encroach.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz
When the Law was read, they brought the scroll to the Exilarch, which was looked upon as a royal prerogative.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz
The Exilarch had the right of nomination to offices, though not without the acquiescence of the college.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz

Now that the Exilarch everywhere met with the respect due a prince, he was installed with a degree of ceremony and pomp.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz