Primate of All England

American  

[prahy-mit] / ˈpraɪ mɪt /

noun

Church of England.

1. a title of the archbishop of Canterbury.

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Etymology

Origin of Primate of All England

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

A year later, he was named the hundred and fifth Primate of All England.

From The New Yorker

Two thrones The archbishop is be enthroned on two different seats - first in the diocesan throne as bishop of Canterbury, then in the Chair of Augustine as Primate of All England.

From Children's BBC

Officially, the Primate of All England enjoys a public status that belies the empty pews.

From New York Times

Archbishop Sentamu did not indicate in a statement whether he expected to become what is called the Primate of all England in succession to Archbishop Williams.

From New York Times

“Be it known to our honourable father, the archbishop of Canterbury, primate of all England, and to all the prelates of holy church, and to all Christians, that all we brethren of the Temple here assembled, and every of one of us are Christians, and believe in our Saviour Jesus Christ, in God the Father omnipotent, &c. &c....”

From Project Gutenberg