toparchy (Meaning)
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toparchy (n.)
A small state, consisting of a few cities or towns; a petty country governed by a toparch; as, Judea was formerly divided into ten toparchies.
Synonyms & Antonyms of toparchy
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toparchy Sentence Examples
- The ancient Greek toparchy of Attica was divided into 139 demes.
- The toparch of the toparchy of Triphylia was responsible for collecting taxes and administering justice.
- The toparchies of ancient Greece were typically small, rural districts.
- The toparchy of Acarnania was ruled by an elected official called a strategos.
- The toparchy of Elis was densely populated and produced a variety of agricultural products.
- The toparchies of Argolis were often involved in conflicts with neighboring toparchies.
- The toparchy of Messenia was conquered by Sparta in the 8th century BC.
- The toparchy of Arcadia was known for its rugged mountains and dense forests.
- The toparchy of Thrace was home to a variety of nomadic tribes.
- The toparchy of Ionia was a wealthy and prosperous region of ancient Greece.
FAQs About the word toparchy
A small state, consisting of a few cities or towns; a petty country governed by a toparch; as, Judea was formerly divided into ten toparchies.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The ancient Greek toparchy of Attica was divided into 139 demes.
The toparch of the toparchy of Triphylia was responsible for collecting taxes and administering justice.
The toparchies of ancient Greece were typically small, rural districts.
The toparchy of Acarnania was ruled by an elected official called a strategos.
