archbishop
ˌɑrtʃˈbɪʃəp
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Definition of archbishop - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

church leadershipsenior bishop overseeing an archdiocese and province
  • The archbishop led the ceremony with grace.
  • The archbishop visited the local parishes regularly.
  • An archbishop was appointed to oversee the new diocese.
metropolitan primate
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Roman Catholic prelate who is both a cardinal and an archbishop
The cardinal archbishop led the ceremony at the historic cathedral.

Origin of archbishop

Greek, archi (chief) + bishopos (overseer)

Terms with archbishop included in their meaning

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religion
the office of a bishop or archbishop
respect
polite way to address a bishop or archbishop
religion
ecclesiastical area under an archbishop
titles
formal title for a duke or archbishop
Abp.abbr.
abr: Archbishop
highest leader in some Christian churches
ABYacr.
acr: Archbishop of York
senior bishop in the Church of England
Ar.abbr.
abr: Archbishop
highest leader in some Christian churches
archbpabbr.
abr: archbishop
highest leader in some christian churches

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  1. French:archevêque, ...
  2. German:Erzbischof, ...
  3. Italian:arcivescovo, ...
  4. Spanish:arzobispo, ...
  5. Portuguese:arcebispo, ...
  6. Chinese:大主教, ...
  7. Japanese:大司教, ...
  8. Arabic:رَئِيس الأَسَاقِفَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַרְכִיבִּישׁוֹף, ...
  10. Russian:архиепископ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:архієпископ, ...
  12. Hindi:महाधर्माध्यक्ष, ...

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