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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