English dictionary
eparchy
/'/E/p/A/rk/i/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a province in ancient Greece
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a diocese of the Eastern Orthodox Church
Synonyms exarchateSource: WordNet 3.0
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A province, prefecture, or territory, under the jurisdiction of an eparch or governor; esp., in modern Greece, one of the larger subdivisions of a monarchy or province of the kingdom; in Russia, a diocese or archdiocese.
Source: webster1913