archbishopric
Americannoun
noun
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the rank, office, or jurisdiction of an archbishop
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the area governed by an archbishop
Etymology
Origin of archbishopric
before 1000; Middle English archebischopric, Old English arcebisceoprīce, equivalent to arcebisceop archbishop + rīce region, realm; cognate with Old Norse rīki, Gothic reiki, Old High German rīhki ( German Reich )
Example Sentences
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Charles also founded a university and an archbishopric, built Charles Bridge, St. Vitus Cathedral and much else.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Processions in Siena’s annual medieval pageant have always made three stops to bow before the city institutions: at the city hall, at the archbishopric and at the MPS headquarters.
From Reuters • Aug. 13, 2021
In the pope’s native Argentina, the archbishopric of La Plata encouraged the faithful to use any type of plant at home for a “virtual” blessing that will be livestreamed during Palm Sunday services this weekend.
From Washington Times • Apr. 4, 2020
The archbishopric said it had first received another complaint about Rivera in 2011, but didn’t investigate because “it was not possible to contact the complainant.”
From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2019
It was in vain that the Bohemians proffered obedience if only the Compactata were confirmed, with a tacit condition that Rokyzana’s claims to the archbishopric should be recognized.
From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II by Lea, Henry Charles
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