Definition

A high-ranking bishop who leads an archdiocese or a large area of the church.

Example

The archbishop delivered a powerful sermon during the ceremony.

Conversation

Did you hear that the archbishop visited our city last week?

No, I missed that! What did he talk about?

He spoke about community service and helping those in need.

That sounds inspiring! I wish I could have attended.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Archbishop → It is formed from "arch-" (from Greek "archi-", meaning chief or principal) and "bishop" (from Old English "bisceop", meaning overseer). The word "archbishop" refers to a chief overseer or principal bishop in a church hierarchy.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'arch-' meaning chief and 'bishop' meaning overseer — an archbishop is the chief overseer in a church.

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