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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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The Right Reverend Dyer denies bullying anyone and said new complaints against her are "totally without merit".

From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2025

The former Bishop of Liverpool the Right Reverend James Jones published a report into the Hillsborough disaster in 2017 and called for the creation of the charter.

From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2025

The Right Reverend Bev Mason released an open letter accusing the Church of England of "not properly and satisfactorily" addressing concerns about the Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath.

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

I am praying this letter finds you good, and that the Right Reverend was able to track down your long-lost kin in Chicago.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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