Antonyms for archbishop

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ahrch-bish-uh p

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɑrtʃˈbɪʃ əp

Definition of archbishop

Origin : 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.

As in minister : noun person in charge of church
As in clergyman : noun minister
As in prelate : noun priest
As in clergyperson : noun minister of church

Example sentences :

The Archbishop of York talked of patience and good contrivance.
Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge

To this he made no answer; but when the cry was, "Where is the Archbishop?"
Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge

"Very well; if I can, I will come again for the ceremony," said the Archbishop aloud.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Her mother introduced her to me at the Archbishop's party, and I talked to her a little.
Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward

It is a most splendid thing, mind you, to be Archbishop of Canterbury.
Extract from : « The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 25, January 1893 » by Various

But he managed to escape to Rouen, and poured out his grief to the Archbishop there.
Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola

Information of this was sent to the archbishop, who did not think proper to give it publicity.
Extract from : « The Phantom World » by Augustin Calmet

The archbishop never had any inclination for the priesthood.
Extract from : « The Life of Cesare Borgia » by Raphael Sabatini

Inquiries were then made of other prelates and of the Archbishop, who gave the same assurance.
Extract from : « Italy, the Magic Land » by Lilian Whiting

Eliza went on, but the King and the archbishop followed her.
Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various

Synonyms for archbishop

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