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Eparch

Noun:

Sense 1: A bishop of a large diocese in certain Eastern churches, especially the Orthodox Church.

Sample sentence: The eparch traveled to various parishes within his diocese to oversee the religious affairs.

Noun:

Sense 2: An administrative official in the Byzantine Empire.

Sample sentence: The eparch was responsible for collecting taxes and managing public works projects in the city.

Noun:

Sense 3: A governor of one of the provinces of the ancient Roman or Byzantine Empire.

Sample sentence: The eparch was known for his fair governance and efficient management of the province.

Verb:

Sense 1: To become or appoint as an eparch.

Sample sentence: The metropolitan decided to eparch the young and talented priest to a rural parish to gain experience.