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archbishop

[ˈɑːrtʃˌbɪʃəp]

archbishop Definition

a bishop of the highest rank, heading an archdiocese or province.

Using archbishop: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "archbishop" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Archbishop of Canterbury is the most senior bishop in the Church of England.

  • Example

    The Archbishop of New York is responsible for overseeing all Catholic churches in the state.

  • Example

    The Archbishop of Paris is one of the oldest and most prestigious positions in the Catholic Church.

archbishop Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for archbishop

Phrases with archbishop

  • archbishop-elect

    a bishop who has been chosen to become an archbishop but has not yet been officially installed

    Example

    The archbishop-elect will be officially installed next month.

  • the office or jurisdiction of an archbishop

    Example

    He was appointed to the archbishopric of York in 2005.

  • archbishop's palace

    the residence of an archbishop

    Example

    The archbishop's palace in Canterbury is a popular tourist attraction.

Origins of archbishop

from Old English 'ærcebiscop', from Late Latin 'archiepiscopus', from Greek 'arkhi-episkopos', meaning 'chief bishop'

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Summary: archbishop in Brief

An 'archbishop' [ˈɑːrtʃˌbɪʃəp] is a bishop of the highest rank, heading an archdiocese or province. The term is used to refer to the highest-ranking bishops in various Christian denominations, such as the Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England. Phrases like 'archbishop-elect' and 'archbishopric' use 'archbishop' to denote the office or jurisdiction of an archbishop.