archiepiscopal
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- archiepiscopally adverb
- archiepiscopalty noun
Etymology
Origin of archiepiscopal
1605–15; < Medieval Latin archiepiscopālis, equivalent to Late Latin archiepiscop ( us ) archbishop + Latin -ālis -al 1
Example Sentences
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En route, she sings “I Have Confidence” inside the beautiful Residence Square, a stopping point next to the archiepiscopal residences in the heart of Salzburg’s Old City.
From Washington Times • Jun. 6, 2015
There is no question, in any case, that he will still be performing his archiepiscopal duties, untroubled by the controversies provoked by the scrolls. ♦
From The New Yorker • May 6, 1955
Most of his archiepiscopal work takes the form of correspondence and discussions with the endless stream of visitors he receives in his book-lined study.
From Time Magazine Archive
He was uniquely honored by being the first ecclesiastic below archiepiscopal rank to be buried in the cathedral crypt, in company with three Cardinals, two archbishops, including his old friend and superior, Patrick Cardinal Hayes.
From Time Magazine Archive
The archiepiscopal cross must not be confused with the crozier or pastoral staff.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various
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