patriarchate
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/ˈpeɪtriɑːrkət/
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/ˈpeɪtriɑːkət/
The position or title of a patriarch, who is a high-ranking church leader.
The patriarchate of the church has a long history of spiritual guidance.
教會的宗主教管轄區有著悠久的精神指導歷史。
The area or territory that is under the control of a patriarch.
The patriarchate oversees many religious communities in the region.
宗主教管轄區監督該地區的許多宗教團體。