Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ethnarch
noun
/ˈeθ.nɑːrk/
Definition
A governor or leader of a specific ethnic group or nation.
Examples
- The ethnarch of the region worked tirelessly to unite various factions within his community.
- Historically, the title of ethnarch was often used during the Roman Empire to denote leaders of subjugated peoples.
Meaning
The term comes from the Greek word ‘ethnos’, meaning ‘nation’ or ‘people’. An ethnarch typically has authority over a distinct cultural or ethnic community, guiding and overseeing their political and social affairs.
Synonyms
- leader
- governor
- chief
