archbishop

/ˈɑːrtʃˌbɪʃəp/
noun
  1. A high-ranking bishop who is in charge of a large church district called an archdiocese.
    • She wrote a letter to the archbishop asking for his advice on the community project.
    • The archbishop visited several parishes in his archdiocese last month.
    • The archbishop led the service at the cathedral on Easter Sunday.
  2. A title used for certain senior bishops in some Christian churches, especially the Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox traditions.
    • In the Anglican Church, the Archbishop of Canterbury is a very important leader.
    • Many people respect the archbishop for his work with the poor.
    • The archbishop gave a speech about peace and unity at the international conference.
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