toparch (Meaning)
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toparch (n.)
The ruler or principal man in a place or country; the governor of a toparchy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of toparch
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toparch Sentence Examples
- The Roman Empire appointed toparchs to administer local affairs in conquered territories.
- The toparch held considerable authority, including judicial and taxation powers.
- The toparch was often chosen from among the local nobility or wealthy citizens.
- The position of toparch was hereditary in some areas, ensuring dynastic control.
- Toparchs played a vital role in maintaining order and stability in the provinces.
- They were responsible for collecting taxes, enforcing laws, and adjudicating disputes.
- The toparch's residence, known as the toparchy, served as the administrative center of the region.
- Over time, some toparchs established quasi-independent domains, challenging the authority of their Roman overlords.
- The toparchy system eroded during the Byzantine period, replaced by more centralized governance.
- The legacy of the toparch persists in the concept of local autonomy in many modern societies.
FAQs About the word toparch
The ruler or principal man in a place or country; the governor of a toparchy.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Roman Empire appointed toparchs to administer local affairs in conquered territories.
The toparch held considerable authority, including judicial and taxation powers.
The toparch was often chosen from among the local nobility or wealthy citizens.
The position of toparch was hereditary in some areas, ensuring dynastic control.
