Definition

A province or administrative district, particularly in ancient Egypt or modern Greece, governed by a nomarch or regional administrator. It represents a unit of territorial organization between local towns and the central state.

Example Usage

The Nile Valley was divided into multiple nomarchies, each with its own local governor during the pharaonic period.

Origin

From Greek nomos (province) + arkhia (rule); literally 'rule of a province.'

Fun Fact

Ancient Egyptian nomarchies often competed for prestige and resources, with powerful nomarchs sometimes rivaling the pharaoh's authority.

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