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An exilarchy is a form of government, usually theocratic or monarchic, that is established and constituted for rule over an ethnic or religious diaspora rather than over the place of origin whence the diaspora originates. This entails that the exilarch in power usually only has cultural and honorary powers over his or her subjects, as such subjects are ultimately under the political governance of their host countries of residence or citizenship.

An exilarchy may or may not be the same as a government in exile, depending upon whether or not the exilarch's government claims jurisdiction over the homeland that is currently governed by an opposing government.

[edit] Exilarchies

• the exilarchs, or Reish Galuta or Aechmalotarcha, of the Babylonian captives from the Kingdom of Judah.
• the Central Tibetan Administration, a government in exile, that is ruled by the Dalai Lama; the Dalai Lama exercises cultural jurisdiction and support from the Tibetan diaspora.

[edit] See also

• Government in exile
• Shadow government