archbishop

as inminister

as inclergyman
as inprelate
as inclergyperson

Synonyms for archbishop

noun person in charge of church

Word Origin & History

Old English ærcebiscop, from Late Latin archiepiscopus, from Greek arkhi- "chief" (see archon) + episkopos "bishop," literally "overseer." Replaced earlier Old English heah biscop (see bishop). The spelling conformed to Latin from 12c.

Example Sentences for archbishop

To this he made no answer; but when the cry was, "Where is the Archbishop?"

The Archbishop of York talked of patience and good contrivance.

"Very well; if I can, I will come again for the ceremony," said the Archbishop aloud.

Her mother introduced her to me at the Archbishop's party, and I talked to her a little.

It is a most splendid thing, mind you, to be Archbishop of Canterbury.

But he managed to escape to Rouen, and poured out his grief to the Archbishop there.

Information of this was sent to the archbishop, who did not think proper to give it publicity.

The archbishop never had any inclination for the priesthood.

Inquiries were then made of other prelates and of the Archbishop, who gave the same assurance.

Eliza went on, but the King and the archbishop followed her.

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Synonyms for archbishop

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