archbishop

noun
UK: /ˌɑːtʃˈbɪʃəp/
US: /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

  1. A senior bishop who is in charge of other bishops in a particular area.

    1. The archbishop leads the church. [ ] [ ]
    2. The archbishop spoke about important issues at the conference in London. [ ] [ ]

  2. The chief bishop or a high-ranking religious leader within a major region or province.

    1. Our archbishop will visit soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The archbishop's influence extended beyond the diocese reaching the national level. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

primate metropolitan

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "archbishop" in English means: A senior bishop who is in charge of other bishops in a particular area., The chief bishop or a high-ranking religious leader within a major region or province..

The phonetic transcription of "archbishop" is /ˌɑːtʃˈbɪʃəp/ in British English and /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "archbishop": primate, metropolitan.

Example usage of "archbishop": "The archbishop leads the church.". More examples on the page.