archbishop

noun

arch·​bish·​op (ˌ)ärch-ˈbi-shəp 

: a bishop at the head of an ecclesiastical province or one of equivalent honorary rank

Examples of archbishop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other key aspects of his identity, like the idea to steal from the archbishop and share the gold, are given to Robert by Little John (Marcus Fraser) and Friar Tuck (Angus Castle-Doughty). —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025

As eight priests, two deacons and the Milwaukee archbishop celebrated Mass at the altar, Grunwaldt skirted the back, quietly keeping the operation running. —Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 26 Nov. 2025

By the end of this process, the archbishop has hope for the future. —Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025

Due to not being a parish church, weddings are only allowed at the landmark after permission is granted from the archbishop. —Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English arcebiscop, from Late Latin archiepiscopus, from Late Greek archiepiskopos, from archi- + episkopos bishop — more at bishop

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

archbishop

noun

arch·​bish·​op (ˈ)ärch-ˈbish-əp 

: the bishop of highest rank in a group of dioceses