archbishop
/ˈɑːrtʃˌbɪʃəp/
noun
- 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.
- 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.