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 his native Argentina, the archbishopric of La Plata encouraged the faithful to use any type of plant at home for a “virtual” blessing during a livestream of Palm Sunday service.
From Washington Times • Apr. 5, 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 Fox News • Mar. 5, 2019
He was appointed bishop of Nancy in 1859, and in January 1863 was raised to the archbishopric of Paris.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various
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