What is another word for Exarchate?

Pronunciation: [ɛɡzˈɑːt͡ʃe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Exarchate, a term derived from the Byzantine Empire, refers to a territory under the authority of an exarch, who is a high-ranking church official. Some possible synonyms for exarchate may include archdiocese, bishopric, or diocese. These terms all refer to different levels of ecclesiastical administration, with an archdiocese typically being larger in size, and a diocese typically being smaller. Other possible synonyms could include province, territory, or domain, which refer to a geographical area that is governed by a centralized authority. Ultimately, the choice of synonym will depend upon the context in which the term is being used and the level of specificity required.

What are the hypernyms for Exarchate?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Exarchate

Further evidence is supplied by a number of examples in the same style in the city and in the whole of the Exarchate of Ravenna, notably some in S. Maria Rotonda outside that city, which were made shortly after the Lombards were driven from Italy.
"The Lives of the Painters, Sculptors & Architects, Volume 1 (of 8)"
Giorgio Vasari
The Lombards entered Italy, conquered the Exarchate, and threatened the reduction of Rome.
"Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues"
John Alberger
The only districts where a considerable Latin-speaking population obeyed the Emperor were Africa and the Italian Exarchate, now reunited to Constantinople by the conquests of Justinian.
"The Byzantine Empire"
Charles William Chadwick Oman

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