Archbishop
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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Religious
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
Usage tips
Formal
Religious
Definition 1 of 1
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.
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.
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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Why people of different...
when prejudices are reinforced by a global pandemic of fear is not easy. It was complicated. We were confronted with the hierarchy of decision-making within religious establishments. For example, with Catholic churches, we were told that the archbishop would have to make the decision.
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Everything you need to...
a martyred archbishop who was murdered in his own Cathedral. Eager and nosy for some personal details, the host of the Inn proposes a whoever tells the best tale will be treated to dinner. If not for their pilgrimage,
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Why people of different...
when prejudices are reinforced by a global pandemic of fear is not easy. It was complicated. We were confronted with the hierarchy of decision-making within religious establishments. For example, with Catholic churches, we were told that the archbishop would have to make the decision.
Video examples
Everything you need to...
a martyred archbishop who was murdered in his own Cathedral. Eager and nosy for some personal details, the host of the Inn proposes a whoever tells the best tale will be treated to dinner. If not for their pilgrimage,
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A. N. Wilson
English Writer
I am shy to admit that I have followed the advice given all those years ago by a wise archbishop to a bewildered young man: that moments of unbelief 'don't matter,' that if you return to a practice of the faith, faith will return.
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Harold MacMillan
English Politician
If people want a sense of purpose they should get it from their archbishop. They should certainly not get it from their politicians.
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H. L. Mencken
American Writer
Archbishop - A Christian ecclesiastic of a rank superior to that attained by Christ.
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Zak Bagans
American Author
I had a full exorcism performed on me from an archbishop.
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Nigel Farage
British Politician
We have good and bad archbishops.
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A. N. Wilson
English Writer
I am shy to admit that I have followed the advice given all those years ago by a wise archbishop to a bewildered young man: that moments of unbelief 'don't matter,' that if you return to a practice of the faith, faith will return.
Quote examples
Harold MacMillan
English Politician
If people want a sense of purpose they should get it from their archbishop. They should certainly not get it from their politicians.
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H. L. Mencken
American Writer
Archbishop - A Christian ecclesiastic of a rank superior to that attained by Christ.
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Zak Bagans
American Author
I had a full exorcism performed on me from an archbishop.
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Nigel Farage
British Politician
We have good and bad archbishops.
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