Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

archbishop

Noun

/ˈɑːrkˌbɪʃəp/

Definition

An archbishop is a senior bishop in certain Christian denominations, who oversees a group of bishops and has authority over a specific region or province.

Examples

The archbishop delivered a powerful sermon at the cathedral.
She was appointed as the first female archbishop in the history of the church.
As archbishop, he had the authority to sanction new dioceses.

Meaning

The title of archbishop implies a position of higher authority than a regular bishop, often involving responsibilities that extend beyond individual parishes or dioceses.