Eparchy

[epɑ:ki]

Definition

(noun.) a diocese of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

(noun.) a province in ancient Greece.

Edited by Donnie--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A province, prefecture, or territory, under the jurisdiction of an eparch or governor; esp., in modern Greece, one of the larger subdivisions of a monarchy or province of the kingdom; in Russia, a diocese or archdiocese.

Editor: Milton