Definition

1. Noun:
   • A bishop of the highest rank: An archbishop is a senior bishop who holds authority over a larger ecclesiastical province or archdiocese, typically supervising other bishops within that region.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The archbishop led the special ceremony at the cathedral.
  • She wrote a letter to the archbishop seeking guidance on the matter.

Advanced Usage

• "Archbishop of Canterbury": A specific title for the senior bishop and principal leader of the Church of England.
  • The Archbishop of Canterbury is a key figure in the Anglican Communion.
• "Archbishop Emeritus": A title for a former archbishop who has retired.
  • The archbishop emeritus still offers counsel to the local parish.

Variants and Related Words

• Archbishopric (n): The office, rank, or jurisdiction of an archbishop.
  • He was appointed to the archbishopric last year.
• Archiepiscopal (adj): Of or relating to an archbishop.
  • The archiepiscopal palace is located near the old city center.

Synonyms

• Primate: A chief bishop, especially in a national church (Note: while often similar, "primate" can be a broader term).
• Metropolitan: In some Christian traditions, a bishop with authority over an ecclesiastical province.

Related Phrases

• "To be elevated to archbishop": To be promoted or appointed to the rank of archbishop.
  • After decades of service, the bishop was elevated to archbishop.

Noun

1. a bishop of highest rank