1. the domain, territory, or jurisdiction of a pasha (a high-ranking Ottoman official or provincial governor)
Usage: historical; often used in reference to Ottoman Empire administrative divisions

Examples

• The pasha ruled over his pachadom with considerable authority.
• During the Ottoman period, each pachadom was administered by a appointed official.
• The boundaries of the pachadom were clearly marked on the imperial map.
• Merchants traveled throughout the pachadom conducting their trade.
• The pachadom encompassed several cities and surrounding villages.