Archbishop
/ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/noun
The highest-ranking bishop in a particular area or region.
The Archbishop of Canterbury is the head of the Church of England.
Often appears as...
- archbishop of canterbury
- archbishop of york
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Pro Tip 1/3Religious Leader
An archbishop is a senior clergyman in Christian churches, responsible for important religious duties.
The archbishop led the special Easter service.
Pro Tip 2/3Hierarchy Importance
Archbishops rank above bishops in the church hierarchy, signifying higher responsibility and authority.
During the conference, the archbishops sat at the forefront.
Pro Tip 3/3Geographical Title
The title 'archbishop' is often followed by the name of the see (their area of jurisdiction), not their personal name.
We visited the cathedral to hear the Archbishop of York.
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