archbishopric

[ ahrch-bish-uhp-rik ]

noun

1. the see, diocese, or office of an archbishop.

archbishopric

/ ˈɑːtʃˈbɪʃəprɪk /

noun

1. the rank, office, or jurisdiction of an archbishop
2. the area governed by an archbishop

Word History and Origins

Origin of archbishopric¹

before 1000; Middle English archebischopric, Old English arcebisceoprīce, equivalent to arcebisceop archbishop + rīce region, realm; cognate with Old Norse rīki, Gothic reiki, Old High German rīhki ( German Reich )

Example Sentences

The church said the returned icon would be held by the archbishopric “until it returns to its rightful place” in the Antiphonitis Church.

From Seattle Times

Processions in Siena’s annual medieval pageant have always made three stops to bow before the city institutions: at the city hall, at the archbishopric and at the MPS headquarters.

From Reuters

In his native Argentina, the archbishopric of La Plata encouraged the faithful to use any type of plant at home for a “virtual” blessing during a livestream of Palm Sunday service.

From Washington Times

In the pope’s native Argentina, the archbishopric of La Plata encouraged the faithful to use any type of plant at home for a “virtual” blessing that will be livestreamed during Palm Sunday services this weekend.

From Washington Times

Meanwhile, the Paris archbishopric is coordinating the receipt of donations through the Notre-Dame Foundation.

From Fox News