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