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archbishopric

 

[ ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəprɪk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ecclesiastical position

An archbishopric is the jurisdiction or office of an archbishop, who is a senior bishop in certain branches of the Christian church. This includes the geographical area and the authority granted to the archbishop over bishops and churches within that area. The term is often used to denote the administrative and spiritual responsibilities associated with the role of an archbishop.

Synonyms

archdiocese, bishopric, diocese, see

Examples of usage

  • The archbishopric of Canterbury is one of the oldest and most prominent in the Anglican Communion.
  • He was appointed to the archbishopric after years of service in various dioceses.
  • The decisions made within the archbishopric affect many congregations.
  • Her archbishopric included oversight of several small dioceses.

Translations

Translations of the word "archbishopric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arcebispado

🇮🇳 महाधर्माध्यक्षीय क्षेत्र

🇩🇪 Erzbistum

🇮🇩 uskup agung

🇺🇦 архиєпархія

🇵🇱 arcybiskupstwo

🇯🇵 大司教区

🇫🇷 archevêché

🇪🇸 arzobispado

🇹🇷 başpiskoposluk

🇰🇷 대주교구

🇸🇦 أبرشية كبرى

🇨🇿 arcibiskupství

🇸🇰 arcibiskupstvo

🇨🇳 大主教区

🇸🇮 nadškofija

🇮🇸 erkibiskupsdómur

🇰🇿 архиепископтық

🇬🇪 არქიეპისკოპოსობა

🇦🇿 arxiyepiskopluq

🇲🇽 arzobispado

Word origin

The term 'archbishopric' is derived from a combination of two elements: 'archbishop' and 'ric.' The word 'archbishop' itself originates from the Old English 'arcebisceop,' which combines 'arc' (meaning chief or principal) and 'bisceop,' which means bishop. This indicates a leadership role among bishops. The suffix 'ric' is of Old English origin, meaning 'rule' or 'kingdom,' which adds a sense of authority to the term. Historically, the title of archbishop became prominent in the early medieval period, particularly in the Christian church, as a way to signify significance and higher authority over a group of bishops. The archbishopric has been an essential institution in various denominations, embodying both administrative and spiritual leadership within the church hierarchy.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,085 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.