archbishopric Definition
- 1the office or jurisdiction of an archbishop
- 2the district or province under the jurisdiction of an archbishop
Using archbishopric: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "archbishopric" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The archbishopric of Canterbury is one of the oldest in England.
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The archbishopric of New York is one of the most important in the United States.
Example
He was appointed to the archbishopric of Paris in 2019.
archbishopric Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for archbishopric
Phrases with archbishopric
the highest rank or authority within an archbishopric
Example
The primacy of the archbishopric of Milan is recognized by the Catholic Church.
the official seat or center of authority of an archbishop
Example
The see of the archbishopric of Cologne is located in the city's cathedral.
a historical term for the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Eastern Orthodox Church
Example
The archbishopric of the East was centered in Constantinople.
Origins of archbishopric
from Late Latin 'archiepiscopatus', from Greek 'arkhiēpiskopos', meaning 'chief bishop'
Summary: archbishopric in Brief
An 'archbishopric' [ahr-chuh-bish-uhp-rik] is the office or jurisdiction of an archbishop, or the district or province under their authority. Examples include the archbishopric of Canterbury and the archbishopric of New York. Phrases like 'the primacy of the archbishopric' and 'the see of the archbishopric' refer to the highest rank or official seat of authority within an archbishopric.
