Definition

The position or area of authority held by an archbishop, which is a senior bishop in charge of a group of churches.

Example

The archbishopric of Canterbury is one of the most important in the Church of England.

Conversation

Did you know that the archbishopric in our city has been vacant for a while?

Really? I hadn't heard that; it must be tough for the community.

Yeah, it's important to have someone leading the archbishopric to guide the church activities.

I agree, especially during such challenging times.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Archbishopric → It is formed from "arch-" (from Greek "archi-", meaning chief or principal), "bishop" (from Old English "bisceop", meaning overseer), and "-ric" (from Old English "rice", meaning realm or rule). The term refers to the principal or chief bishop's jurisdiction or office.

Memory Tip

Think of 'arch-' meaning chief, and 'bishop' as an overseer, combined with '-ric' which indicates a realm. This helps you remember that an archbishopric is the chief overseer's realm.

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