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
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
The archbishopric has removed the document from its site, saying it was a “mistake.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 2, 2018
In 1570 Grindal was translated to the archbishopric of York, where Puritans were few and coercion would be required mainly for Roman Catholics.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" by Various
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