noun
exarch
Exarch (noun) means In the Byzantine Empire, an official who ruled a far-off province.
noun
1
In the Byzantine Empire, an official who ruled a far-off province.
2
In the Eastern Christian Churches, a senior bishop who ranks just below a patriarch or has charge over other bishops.
3
In these churches, a bishop put in charge of a group of worshippers too small to count as a full diocese.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Ecclesiastical Latin exarchus.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of exarch?
"exarch" (noun) means in the Byzantine Empire, an official who ruled a far-off province.
What are the different meanings of exarch?
"exarch" has 3 main meanings: 1. In the Byzantine Empire, an official who ruled a far-off province; 2. In the Eastern Christian Churches, a senior bishop who ranks just below a patriarch or has charge over other bishops; 3. In these churches, a bishop put in charge of a group of worshippers too small to count as a full diocese.
