archiepiscopal |Usage example sentence, Pronunciation, Web Definition

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Adjective
/ˌärkēəˈpiskəpəl/,

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Of or relating to an archbishop,

Of or relating to an archbishop

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of or associated with an archbishop; "an archiepiscopal see"

An archbishop (from Greek ἀρχι-, chief, and ἐπίσκοπος, bishop) is a bishop of higher rank, but not of higher sacramental order above that of the three orders of deacon, priest (presbyter) and bishop. Accordingly, one does not become an archbishop by ordination.