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Right Reverend

American  

noun

  1. an official form of address for abbots, abbesses, Anglican bishops, and other prelates.


Right Reverend British  

adjective

  1. (in Britain) a title of respect for an Anglican or Roman Catholic bishop

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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When asked about this, the Right Reverend Rod Reid said both the award-winning band and Flint's family had been "very respectful" in their design.

From BBC Mar. 10, 2026

The Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath said he did not want to be a "distraction" after claims made by two women were outlined in a Channel 4 News investigation.

From BBC Jan. 30, 2025

Right Reverend Dr Gregor Duncan, the Scottish Episcopal Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway, was also on at the scene in the aftermath of the crash.

From BBC Dec. 22, 2024

"The figures don't quite add up to me," the Right Reverend Guli Francis-Dehqani said.

From BBC Mar. 12, 2024

As I write, I have packed my bag and am sitting in the tree out front of Right Reverend Abernathy’s door.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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