archbishop

[ ahrch-bish-uhp ]

/ ˈɑrtʃˈbɪʃ əp /

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Definition of archbishop

noun

a bishop of the highest rank who presides over an archbishopric or archdiocese.

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Origin of archbishop

before 900; Middle English; Old English arcebisceop (arce-arch-¹ + bisceopbishop), modeled on Late Latin archiepiscopus<Greek archiepískopos; replacing Old English hēahbisceop (see high)

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archaic smile, archaism, archaize, archangel, arch beam, archbishop, archbishopric, arch board, Archbp., arch brace, archconfraternity

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How to use archbishop in a sentence

On her first day on campus, she encountered the bronze statue of Bishop John Carroll, the university’s founder who in the late 1700s became the first Catholic bishop and archbishop in the United States.
At 63, she enrolled at the university that sold her enslaved ancestors. Now she’s starring in a play about them.|Peter Marks|April 9, 2021|Washington Post
Francis was the archbishop of Buenos Aires when then-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner signed it into law in 2020.
Vatican says Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions|Michael K. Lavers|March 15, 2021|Washington Blade
Gregory, 73, became Washington’s archbishop in May 2019 after having served as the archbishop of Atlanta for 14 years and where he spoke out on several occasions in support of the LGBTQ community.
Top 10 local news stories of 2020|Lou Chibbaro Jr.|December 31, 2020|Washington Blade
Many of the biggest names in medieval science were monks and friars, and some—such as Robert Grosseteste and Thomas Bradwardine—became bishops and even archbishops.
The Idea of the 'Dark Ages' Is a Myth. Here's Why Medieval Scientific Progress Still Matters|Seb Falk|November 17, 2020|Time

Gregory, 73, became Washington’s archbishop in May 2019 after having served as the archbishop of Atlanta for 14 years.
Pope Francis names D.C. archbishop as cardinal|Lou Chibbaro Jr.|October 26, 2020|Washington Blade
This is why there will not be much hand-wringing over the Archbishop of Canterbury confessing to doubting the existence of God.
UK’s No 1 Churchman Doubts Existence of God: The Archbishop of Canterbury Thinks Deep When Running With His Dog|Tim Teeman|September 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, says there are moments he thinks, “Is there a God?”
UK’s No 1 Churchman Doubts Existence of God: The Archbishop of Canterbury Thinks Deep When Running With His Dog|Tim Teeman|September 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When I was covering the wars in Central America, all of us knew that the archbishop would be killed.
Why Pope Francis Wants to Declare Murdered Archbishop Romero a Saint|Christopher Dickey|August 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
You see,” said the archbishop, “in Gaza there is also life, not only death.
Fleeing Israeli Troops, Gaza Muslims Find Refuge in a Christian Church|Jesse Rosenfeld|July 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She sought out the Archbishop of Canterbury to talk about death.
The Day the Fairytale Died|Marilyn Johnson|July 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The archbishop of Manila sends to the king (July 30, 1621) an account of ecclesiastical and some other affairs in his diocese.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various
William King, archbishop of Dublin, died; author of a celebrated treatise on the origin of evil.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Hubert, archbishop of Canterbury, made lord chancellor in consideration of his services in crowning king John.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
The King had his young daughter very magnificently christened by Archbishop Cranmer.
The Childhood of Distinguished Women|Selina A. Bower
The Archbishop of York postponed misfortune by being too late with measures of resistance.
King Robert the Bruce|A. F. Murison

British Dictionary definitions for archbishop

archbishop

/ (ˈɑːtʃˈbɪʃəp) /

noun

a bishop of the highest rankAbbreviation: abp, Abp, Arch, Archbp

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