Definitions

1. noun

A member of a class of high-ranking officials in the Ottoman Empire, particularly in the 16th to 19th centuries, who wielded considerable power and influence.

“The phanariotes played a crucial role in shaping the Ottoman Empire’s politics and economy during the 18th century.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the phanariotes or their class.

“The phanariote system of governance was marked by its autocratic and hierarchical nature.”