exilarch en · NOUN
Etymology
From exile + -arch, a calque of Biblical Hebrew רֹאשׁ גָּלוּת (rôš galûṯ).
Meanings
- The leader of the Jews of the Babylonian exile.
- The head of a community of Jews in the diaspora.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| exilarchs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |