ethnarch

[ eth-nahrk ]

/ ˈɛθ nɑrk /

the ruler of a people, tribe, or nation.

Origin of ethnarch

From the Greek word ethnárchēs, dating back to 1635–45. See ethno-, -arch

They obtained from the ethnarch, who governed Damascus in the name of Hrath, an order to arrest him.

The Apostles |Ernest Renan
In the following year he was by popular decree invested with absolute powers, being appointed leader, high priest and ethnarch.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 2 |Various
Onias was recognised by the Judans as head, or prince of the race (Ethnarch).

History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6) |Heinrich Graetz
This is the word he uses for 'ethnarch,' Contra Flaccum, § 10.

The Three Additions to Daniel, A Study |William Heaford Daubney

ethnarch

/ (ˈɛθnɑːk) /

the ruler of a people or province, as in parts of the Roman and Byzantine Empires

ethnarchy, noun

C17: from Greek ethnarkhēs, from ethnos nation + arkhein to rule