nomarch
/ˈnɒmɑrʃ/ or /ˈnɒmɑrtʃ/Definitions
1. noun
A governor or official of a nome (a province) in ancient Egypt.
“In ancient Egyptian society, the nomarch played a crucial role in local governance.”
2. noun
A governor or official of a territorial division, especially in medieval England.
“During the Middle Ages, the nomarch held significant power over the local population.”