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| archbishopric |
the position, rank, or term of an archbishop. [2 definitions] |
| archdiocese |
the diocese presided over by an archbishop. |
| archiepiscopal |
of or pertaining to an archbishop. |
| crosier |
a staff topped by a crook or cross, borne by or before an abbot, bishop, or archbishop as a sign of his office. |
| grace |
(usu. cap.) a conventional title used in speaking to a duke, duchess, or archbishop, and formerly to a king or queen (usu. prec. by "His," "Her," or "Your"). [1/10 definitions] |
| Lord Spiritual |
a bishop or an archbishop who is a member of the British House of Lords. (Cf. Lord Temporal.) |
| metropolitan |
an archbishop having authority over bishops, as in the Roman Catholic Church. [1/7 definitions] |
| suffragan |
assisting or auxiliary to a bishop or archbishop. [2 definitions] |
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