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eparch

Syllabification: (ep·arch)
Pronunciation: /ˈepˌärk/
Definition of eparch

noun

  • the chief bishop of an eparchy.

Origin:

mid 17th century (denoting the governor of an administrative division of Greece): from Greek eparkhos, from epi 'above' + arkhos 'ruler'

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