Synonyms for archbishop
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ahrch-bish-uh p |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈɑrtʃˈbɪʃ əp |
Top 10 synonyms for archbishop Other synonyms for the word archbishop
- bible thumper
- blackcoat
- cardinal
- cassock
- chaplain
- churchman
- churchperson
- clergy
- clergyperson
- cleric
- clerical
- clerk
- confessor
- curate
- deacon
- dean
- devil dodger
- dignitary
- diocesan
- divine
- ecclesiast
- ecclesiastic
- father
- harp polisher
- hierarch
- lecturer
- missionary
- monk
- monsignor
- padre
- parson
- person of God
- person of the cloth
- preacher
- predicant
- prelate
- priest
- primate
- pulpitarian
- pulpiteer
- rector
- reverend
- sermonizer
- shepherd
- sky pilot
- sky scout
- the rev
- turn-around collar
- vicar
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for archbishop
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