1. the governor of a nome (administrative division) in ancient Egypt
Usage: historical

Examples

• The nomarch was responsible for collecting taxes in his province.
• Each nomarch reported directly to the pharaoh.
• The powerful nomarch controlled vast territories along the Nile.
• Ancient Egyptian nomarchs often built elaborate tombs for themselves.
• The nomarch’s authority extended over all administrative matters in the nome.
• During times of weak central government, nomarchs gained considerable independence.