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toparch

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈtɒpɑːk/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɒpɑ(ɹ)k

1

noun

Meaning 1

The prince or ruler of a small district, city, or petty state; a petty "king".

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Obsolete form of toparch.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, obsolete

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek τοπάρχης (topárkhēs, “ruler of a small district”), from τόπος (tópos, “place”) + -άρχης (-árkhēs, “ruler”). Compare the Latin toparcha and French toparque.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: toparque — ruler of a small district or petty state
  • Greek: τοπάρχης (topárchis) — ruler of a small district or petty state
  • Ancient Greek: τοπάρχης (topárkhēs) — ruler of a small district or petty state
  • Latin: toparcha — ruler of a small district or petty state
  • Polish: toparcha — ruler of a small district or petty state