toparchy

/ˈtɒpərki/ (TOP-er-kee)

Definitions

1. noun

A territorial division or administrative unit, especially in Eastern Europe, typically smaller than a county or province.

“The toparchies in medieval Bohemia played a significant role in local governance.”

Synonyms

  • county
  • district
  • province

Antonyms

  • city
  • metropolis