noun
- plural of pachadom; the territories, domains, or jurisdictions ruled by a pasha (a high-ranking Ottoman official or provincial governor)
Usage: historical; often used in reference to Ottoman Empire administrative divisions
Examples
- The Ottoman Empire was divided into several pachadoms, each governed by a pasha.
- Trade routes connected the various pachadoms throughout the region.
- The pachadoms of the Balkans were administered from Constantinople.
- Local rulers within the pachadoms maintained order and collected taxes.
- European powers sought influence over the wealthy pachadoms of North Africa.