asiarchate
|a-si-arch-ate|
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/ˌeɪziˈɑrkət/
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/ˌeɪziˈɑːkət/
office/jurisdiction of an Asiarch
Etymology
'asiarchate' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'asiarchatus', where 'Asia' meant 'Asia' and Greek 'archēs' meant 'ruler'.
'asiarchate' changed from the Greek word 'Asiarches' (Ἀσιαρχής) through New Latin 'asiarchatus' and eventually became the modern English word 'asiarchate'.
Initially, it meant 'a ruler or official of Asia', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the office or jurisdiction of an Asiarch'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the office, jurisdiction, or rank of an Asiarch; the territory or collective body associated with Asiarchs.
The asiarchate exercised considerable influence over local religious festivals in the Roman province.
Synonyms
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