archbishop

noun

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Recent Examples of archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, along with two orders of nuns, the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm and the Little Sisters of the Poor, filed a lawsuit last week to block Illinois’ assisted suicide law. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 As negotiations resumed under the mediation of the Roman Catholic archbishop of Cochabamba, Tito Solari, hopes briefly rose that the monthslong conflict might finally be nearing an end. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 The mother of the former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was taken; so were an Anglican archbishop and his wife. — Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 William Warham, the archbishop of Canterbury, called for more copies to be bought up and burned. — Michael Bruening, The Conversation, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for archbishop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for archbishop
  1. bishop
  2. pope
  3. abbot
  4. prelate
  5. diocesan
  6. dean
  7. presbyter
Noun
  • On April 18, 1049, the pope exempted a nunnery in Alsace – now in Sainte-Croix-en-Plaine, France – from the legal authority and supervision of the local bishop.
    — Joëlle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Warren Jeffs then appointed Nephi Jeffs, another brother, as bishop.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of bishop
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  • The pope expressed hope that cooperation between the two sides would allow food and medical aid to reach the city and permit the voluntary and safe evacuation of civilians.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The results, along with details of the tumor's molecular and genetic makeup, will help doctors determine whether the pope needs additional treatment.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of pope
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  • The men were also ordered to return more than 300 million baht (about $9 million) to the hospice at Wat Phra Bat Namphu temple in the central province of Lopburi, where Alongkot had served as abbot.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The abbot eventually suspended the monk from his clerical duties a few months ago and the pair’s relationship worsened, per the outlet.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of abbot
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  • The group was founded in 1970 in Switzerland by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, a French prelate, but five years later was officially suppressed by the Bishop of Fribourg.
    — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • In roughly 33 hours over the course of two days, the diverse group of international prelates elected Prevost on the fourth ballot.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Definition of prelate
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  • The first is the strikingly Gothic diocesan throne, which sits in the cathedral choir and dates from the Victorian era.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The diocesan website includes a statement from Dallas Bishop Edward Burns connecting the need for social distancing with the story of the Good Samaritan.
    — David Tarrant, Dallas News, 6 Apr. 2020
Definition of diocesan
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  • Leadership at the university turned over last year, with the president, the dean of students and the director of Greek life all departing.
    — Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Parolin, who had been Francis' top deputy but remains in the job, was considered a leading contender in the conclave that elected Leo and was recently passed over as dean of the College of Cardinals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of dean
Noun
  • This would be the case also for an apostate, heretic, schismatic bishop, presbyter, or deacon.
    — Fr. Goran Jovicic, National Review, 13 June 2021
  • Before coming to Birmingham, Webster had served 18 years as executive presbyter of the Presbytery of Sierra Blanca in southern New Mexico.
    — Greg Garrison, AL.com, 19 July 2017
Definition of presbyter

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