Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

exarchate

Noun

/ˈɛk.sɑːr.keɪt/

Definition

A territorial jurisdiction or administrative district of an exarch, especially in the context of religious or ecclesiastical authority.

Examples

The exarchate of Ravenna was an important seat of power in the early Byzantine Empire.
In modern Orthodox Christianity, the exarchate serves to manage the spiritual needs of a specific geographic area.

Meaning

The term exarchate often refers to a region governed by an exarch, which may denote a local authority in the context of certain Christian churches, particularly in Eastern Orthodox traditions.