nomarch
Americannoun
noun
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the head of an ancient Egyptian nome
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the senior administrator in a Greek nomarchy
Etymology
Origin of nomarch
1650–60; < Greek nomárchēs the chief of a province, equivalent to nom ( ós ) a province, district + -archēs -arch
Example Sentences
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The shaft that Dr. Willems investigated was one of five in the tomb complex of the nomarch Ahanakht.
From New York Times • Dec. 30, 2019
The feast lasted some hours, interspersed with shouts of guests wishing happiness to the prince, and to the nomarch and his family.
From The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Glovatski, Alexander
In a wing near the house of the nomarch was a new sleeping chamber,—a four-cornered room surrounded by columns on all sides.
From The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Glovatski, Alexander
“He is one of the soundest men under the sun,” whispered the nomarch of Horti.
From The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Glovatski, Alexander
“What is thy answer to this, worthy lord?” asked the prince of the nomarch.
From The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Glovatski, Alexander
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