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
“Thou hast the wisdom of a century,” whispered the nomarch.
From The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Alexander Glovatski
“If I were commanded to describe the character of Rameses XIII.,” said the nomarch of Abs, “I should be unable to do so.”
From The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Alexander Glovatski
When it ceased Herhor continued calmly and with emphasis:— “My most worthy consort, Queen Nikotris, inconsolable through sorrow for her son, has abdicated the throne—” “Permit!” exclaimed the nomarch of Memphis.
From The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Alexander Glovatski
“Hebron herself entices him,” said the nomarch of Horti.
From The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Alexander Glovatski
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