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exarchate

 

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Noun exarchate has 1 sense
  1. eparchy, exarchate - a diocese of the Eastern Orthodox Church
    --1 is a kind of diocese, bishopric

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Exarchate

Description:

Exarchate is a noun that refers to a territorial jurisdiction, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church, that is governed by an exarch.

Sense 1:

In the context of the Eastern Orthodox Church, exarchate refers to an ecclesiastical province headed by an exarch.

Example sentence: The Greek Orthodox exarchate in America has been active since the early 20th century, serving the needs of the Greek-American community.

Sense 2:

In general usage, exarchate can describe any territorial jurisdiction governed by an exarch.

Example sentence: The exarchate of Ravenna in the 6th century was a significant entity in the Byzantine Empire.

Sense 3:

Exarchate can also be used in a metaphorical sense to refer to any regional division or branch of an organization.

Example sentence: The company's exarchate in South America has experienced rapid growth over the past few years.

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