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
“But where is he?” asked the indignant nomarch of Aa.
From The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Alexander Glovatski
“Are troops to enter the temples?” exclaimed the nomarch of Sebes.
From The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Alexander Glovatski
Any nomarch, any officer, any noble will take them if he has a command from the pharaoh, and—the minor priests will show the way to secret places.”
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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