nome
Nome (noun) means a regional administrative district, especially in modern Greece or ancient Egypt. Example: “Ancient Egypt was divided into 42 nomes for administrative purposes.”
How to use nome
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn administrative region, a term mostly seen in history or geography referring to Greece or ancient Egypt.
A specialist historical/geographic term, not everyday vocabulary.
Word forms
nomes plural, nomes plural
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Ancient Egypt was divided into 42 _____ for administrative purposes.
Etymology
From Greek nomos, "district," itself from a verb meaning "to divide."
Rhymes for nome
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What does “nome” mean?
The word “nome” means a regional administrative district, especially in modern Greece or ancient Egypt. In plain terms, an administrative region, a term mostly seen in history or geography referring to Greece or ancient Egypt.
How do you pronounce “nome”?
“Nome” is pronounced nohm (/noʊm/ in IPA).
How do you use “nome” in a sentence?
Here is “nome” used in a sentence: “Ancient Egypt was divided into 42 nomes for administrative purposes.”
What part of speech is “nome”?
“Nome” is a noun.
Where does the word “nome” come from?
The word “nome” comes from Greek. From Greek nomos, "district," itself from a verb meaning "to divide.".