Archbishop: meaning, definitions and examples
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archbishop
[ ˈɑːrtʃˌbɪʃəp ]
religious leader
An archbishop is a bishop of the highest rank who presides over other bishops in a specific region. Archbishops are usually in charge of an archdiocese and have authority over a group of dioceses.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The archbishop led the ceremony at the cathedral.
- Archbishops play a key role in the governance of the church.
- She was appointed as the archbishop of the province.
Translations
Translations of the word "archbishop" in other languages:
🇵🇹 arcebispo
🇮🇳 महाधर्माध्यक्ष
🇩🇪 Erzbischof
🇮🇩 uskup agung
🇺🇦 архієпископ
🇵🇱 arcybiskup
🇯🇵 大主教 (だいしゅきょう)
🇫🇷 archevêque
🇪🇸 arzobispo
🇹🇷 başpiskopos
🇰🇷 대주교 (daejugyo)
🇸🇦 رئيس الأساقفة
🇨🇿 arcibiskup
🇸🇰 arcibiskup
🇨🇳 大主教 (dàzhǔjiào)
🇸🇮 nadškof
🇮🇸 erkibiskup
🇰🇿 архиепископ
🇬🇪 არქიეპისკოპოსი
🇦🇿 arxiyepiskop
🇲🇽 arzobispo
Word origin
The word 'archbishop' originated from Old English and Old French, combining 'archi-' (meaning chief) and 'bishop'. The term has been used in Christian denominations to refer to bishops with higher authority since the 4th century. Archbishops historically played important roles in the hierarchy of the church and continue to hold significant positions in various religious institutions.