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archepiscopal

archepiscopal

9.9
About an archbishop or the archbishop's work in the church
  • adjective
  • /ˌɑrkɪˈpɪspəkl/
  • Formal
: archepiscopal
  • The cathedral is the archepiscopal seat of the province.

Examples

  • Significant ceremonies were held at the archepiscopal palace.

  • An archepiscopal decree was issued last week.

  • She researched the history of archepiscopal influence in medieval Europe.

  • The archepiscopal residence is located in the heart of the city.

  • The cathedral is the archepiscopal seat of the province.

  • Significant ceremonies were held at the archepiscopal palace.

  • An archepiscopal decree was issued last week.

Synonyms

archdiocesan
vsarchepiscopal
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Relating to the region of churches led by a senior bishop

is about the senior church leader and their office rather than the church area
archiepiscopal
vsarchepiscopal
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Relating to a senior church leader called an archbishop

has identical meaning but differs only in spelling form

Surface Forms

archepiscopal positive

Morphology

archepiscopal = episcopal (transparent) = arch + episcopal + arch

Meaning is directly derived from the prefix 'arch-' (chief) plus the adjective 'episcopal' (relating to a bishop), producing 'relating to an archbishop'.

Etymology

The word archepiscopal has two parts: archi- meaning 'chief' (as in archenemy) and episcopal which relates to bishop. So it means 'relating to the chief bishop', the archbishop.