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archbishop

/ɑː(ɹ)tʃ.bɪʃ.əp/
Meanings

  • A high-ranking Christian bishop, typically the chief bishop of a province or region.

    - "The archbishop of Canterbury is the spiritual leader of the Church of England."
    - "The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Milan is one of the most prominent Catholic prelates in Italy."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɑɹtʃ.bɪʃ.əp/



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Rhymes
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abbot , chaplain , priest , deacon
Homophones
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  1. Archbishop () : A high-ranking Christian bishop.

  2. Archbishop (Old English) : Old bishop.

Variants
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archbishop , archbishops
Forms
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{"term"=>"Archbishop (verb)", "description"=>"To appoint or promote someone to the rank of archbishop within the Christian church."}, {"term"=>"Archbishop (plural)", "description"=>"A group or assembly of archbishops, who are high-ranking Christian bishops."}

Etymology
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The term 'archbishop' comes from the Old English words 'ealda' meaning 'old' and 'biscop' meaning 'bishop'. The 'arch-' prefix was added later to signify the high rank of the bishop.

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  1. {"term"=>"First Archbishop", "description"=>"The first person to hold the title of 'Archbishop' within the Christian church was Saint Leander of Seville, who was the Archbishop of Seville in the 6th century. Saint Leander is considered to be one of the most important early Christian bishops, and he played a significant role in the spread of Christianity throughout the Iberian Peninsula."}

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  1. Primate (religious): A high-ranking religious leader who is the head of a particular Christian denomination or church, and who has authority over all other bishops and clergy within that denomination or church.

  2. Cardinal (religious): A high-ranking Catholic bishop who is a member of the College of Cardinals, which is the highest governing body of the Catholic Church. Cardinals are typically appointed by the Pope, and they hold various important roles and responsibilities within the Catholic Church.

Culture
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[{"term"=>"Archbishop in literature", "description"=>"Archbishops have been featured in various forms of literature throughout history. For example, in Dante Alighieri's 'Divine Comedy', the character of Beatrice is described as the 'blessed virgin' and the 'archangel' of God. In this context, the term 'archbishop' is not explicitly used, but the concept of a high-ranking religious leader is certainly present."}, {"term"=>"Archbishop in art", "description"=>"Archbishops have also been depicted in various forms of art throughout history. For example, in the late 15th century, the Italian painter Sandro Botticelli created a painting called 'The Story of Love', also known as 'Primavera'. In this painting, the figure of Venus is depicted standing in the middle of a lush, green landscape, surrounded by various figures and mythological creatures. Among these figures, one can see the figure of an archbishop, dressed in his ceremonial robes and carrying a staff, seated on a throne-like chair, with a book lying open on the table in front of him. In this context, the term 'archbishop' is not only explicitly used, but the figure of the archbishop is also depicted in great detail and with a high degree of symbolism and artistic representation."}]

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