1. a province or administrative division in ancient Egypt governed by a nomarch
Usage: historical
2. a territorial division in modern Greece corresponding to a prefecture
Usage: Greek administrative term

Examples

• The ancient Egyptian nomarchy was ruled by a local governor appointed by the pharaoh.
• Each nomarchy in ancient Egypt had its own religious and administrative centers.
• The Greek nomarchy system was reformed in the late 20th century.
• Historians study the boundaries of each nomarchy to understand ancient Egyptian administration.
• The nomarchy of Thebes was one of the most important in Upper Egypt.