Archbishop
a bishop of the highest rank who presides over an archbishopric or archdiocese.
Contemporary Examples
Next on the stand was the buddy from archbishop Molloy High School, Maureen Hartigan.
Cannibal Cop’s Dark Fetishes Detailed in Grisly Trial Testimony Michael Daly February 26, 2013
The above is an excerpt from his new memoir, The archbishop Wore Combat Boots with Nancy Collins and Peter Finney Jr.
My Life with the Kennedys Archbishop Hannan, Nancy Collins May 31, 2010
Dolan kept a similarly low profile on the issue of mandated coverage when he was archbishop of Milwaukee from 2002 to 2009.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s Belated Health-Care Conversion Matthew DeLuca February 21, 2012
“All the houses of Sadad were robbed and property looted,” archbishop Alnemeh said in a statement.
Syria’s Christians Flee Kidnappings, Rape, Executions Jamie Dettmer November 18, 2013
So when Sargent Shriver pointed out that technically it had to be the archbishop, she dug in her heels.
My Life with the Kennedys Archbishop Hannan, Nancy Collins May 31, 2010
Historical Examples
The quarrel between the king and the archbishop was amicably settled.
The Cathedral Church of Canterbury [2nd ed.]. Hartley Withers
The archbishop of York talked of patience and good contrivance.
Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Charlotte Mary Yonge
The archbishop, however, only inhabited the porter’s lodge, and all the rest was left deserted.
Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 Augustus J. C. Hare
To this he made no answer; but when the cry was, “Where is the archbishop?”
Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Charlotte Mary Yonge
He hid himself on the night of the fire behind the tomb of archbishop Greenfield.
The Cathedrals of Great Britain P. H. Ditchfield
noun
a bishop of the highest rank Abbreviation abp, Abp, Arch, Archbp
n.
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.
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