Patriarchate
noun
The office or jurisdiction of a patriarch.
The patriarchate of Constantinople holds a significant position in the Orthodox Church.
Often appears as...
- eastern orthodox patriarchate
- roman patriarchate
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Academic
noun
A church or religious system led by patriarchs.
The Eastern Orthodox Church is the oldest patriarchate in the Christian world.
Often appears as...
- christian patriarchate
- byzantine patriarchate
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Formal
Academic
noun
The period during which a person exercises the office of a patriarch.
The patriarchate of Pope John Paul II was marked by significant events.
Often appears as...
- long patriarchate
- short patriarchate
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Formal
Academic
noun
The office or jurisdiction of a patriarch.
The patriarchate of Constantinople holds a significant position in the Orthodox Church.
Often appears as...
- eastern orthodox patriarchate
- roman patriarchate
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A church or religious system led by patriarchs.
The Eastern Orthodox Church is the oldest patriarchate in the Christian world.
Often appears as...
- christian patriarchate
- byzantine patriarchate
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
The period during which a person exercises the office of a patriarch.
The patriarchate of Pope John Paul II was marked by significant events.
Often appears as...
- long patriarchate
- short patriarchate
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3High Rank
A patriarchate is a top-ranking position in some churches, similar to a CEO in business.
He aspired to reach the patriarchate within his religious community.
Pro Tip 2/3Male Leadership
Traditionally, a patriarchate implies a male leader, as 'patriarch' means father figure.
The ancient patriarchate was always held by a venerable man.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Influence
Historical patriarchates often had great influence over both religious and political matters.
The Byzantine Empire was significantly shaped by the decisions of its patriarchate.
Pro Tip 1/3High Rank
A patriarchate is a top-ranking position in some churches, similar to a CEO in business.
He aspired to reach the patriarchate within his religious community.
Pro Tip 2/3Male Leadership
Traditionally, a patriarchate implies a male leader, as 'patriarch' means father figure.
The ancient patriarchate was always held by a venerable man.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Influence
Historical patriarchates often had great influence over both religious and political matters.
The Byzantine Empire was significantly shaped by the decisions of its patriarchate.
Pro Tip 1/3High Rank
A patriarchate is a top-ranking position in some churches, similar to a CEO in business.
He aspired to reach the patriarchate within his religious community.
Pro Tip 2/3Male Leadership
Traditionally, a patriarchate implies a male leader, as 'patriarch' means father figure.
The ancient patriarchate was always held by a venerable man.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Influence
Historical patriarchates often had great influence over both religious and political matters.
The Byzantine Empire was significantly shaped by the decisions of its patriarchate.
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