[faʊˈnɛəriɒt]

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the highest class of the Ottoman nobility, ranking below the Sultan and the Caliph

“The phanariot family held significant power in the Ottoman Empire during the 18th century.”

2. noun

A member of the Phanariotes, a group of Greek nobles who ruled parts of the Ottoman Empire

“Many historians consider the phanariot dynasty to be one of the most influential in Eastern European history.”