The Patriarchate in Istanbul is considered the heart of the Orthodox world and dates back to the Byzantine Empire, which collapsed when the Muslim Ottomans conquered the city in 1453.
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Patriarchate
/ˈpeɪtɹiɑːkət/
Synonyms for "patriarchate" (48 found)
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Closest matches (10)
Strong matches (14)
deanerydemocracydictatorshipdirectorshipepiscopacyfederationfeudal systemgarrison statehierarchyhome ruleleadershiplordshipmagistracymartial law
Related words (24)
Noun(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: archbishopric, aristocracy, autarchy, autonomy, bishopric.
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6 entriesTranslations
3 translations across 3 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- патриа́ршия noun (office space)
Finnish
1 entries- patriarkaatti noun (office space)
Swedish
1 entries- patriarkat noun (office space)
Sample sentences
5 total sentences available.
The rise of the patriarchate saw the overpowering of the female goddess by the male god. The moon-god gave place to the sun-god. The tables were turned with a vengeance. Not only was the male granted a share in the phenomenon of generation; he was given the main share.
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The patriarchate of Pope John Paul II as Patriarch of the West was more than 25 years.
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The Patriarchate of Constantinople has primacy over the whole of the Orthodox world.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "patriarchate"?
Closest matches include archbishopric, aristocracy, autarchy, autonomy, bishopric.
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