Primate of All England

[ prahy-mit ]

noun

, Church of England.

1. a title of the archbishop of Canterbury.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Primate of All England¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

A year later, he was named the hundred and fifth Primate of All England.

From The New Yorker

Two thrones The archbishop is be enthroned on two different seats - first in the diocesan throne as bishop of Canterbury, then in the Chair of Augustine as Primate of All England.

From Children's BBC

Officially, the Primate of All England enjoys a public status that belies the empty pews.

From New York Times

Archbishop Sentamu did not indicate in a statement whether he expected to become what is called the Primate of all England in succession to Archbishop Williams.

From New York Times

To the sons of our Holy Mother, the Church, under whose notice, these present letters shall come, William, by Divine permission, Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of all England, and Legate of the Apostolic See, wishes eternal health in the Lord.

From Project Gutenberg