Primate of All England
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Primate of All England
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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In the choir she will be installed as Bishop of the Diocese of Canterbury in the "Cathedral Chair" before moving to the famous "Chair of St Augustine" to be installed as Primate of All England.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
This Primate of England is ecclesiastically outranked only by the Defender of the Faith, King George V, and the Primate of All England, the Archbishop of Canterbury.
From Time Magazine Archive
Said the plump, teetotal Primate of All England: "What is primarily a moral problem with a medical aspect," said he, "is being treated as if it were primarily a medical problem with a moral aspect."
From Time Magazine Archive
Triumphant, the Primate of All England and other Lords Spiritual moved over to the gallery of the House of Commons.
From Time Magazine Archive
He is seated on the throne in the choir as Diocesan Bishop, in the chapter house as titular Abbot, and in St. Augustine's chair as Primate of All England.
From Canterbury by Danks, Canon
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