ETHNARCHY

Etymology

Noun

ethnarchy (plural ethnarchies)

A population and area of land governed by a single ruler, called an ethnarch, and in which the population is of homogeneous ethnicity and the political unit is of insufficient size to be considered a kingdom or nation.

Source: Wiktionary


Eth"narch*y n. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: The dominion of an ethnarch; principality and rule. Wright.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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