Primate of England

noun

, Church of England.

1. a title of the archbishop of York.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Primate of England¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

Primate of Primate of England, Archbishop of York of York Growing up in rural Uganda he fled during the regime of Idi Amin.

From BBC

As Primate of England he is the second most senior bishop in the Church.

From BBC

As soon as the opinions of Wickliffe were ascertained, Gregory XL, the ruling Pope, addressed a Bull to the primate of England, ordering him to have Wickliffe arrested and imprisoned, until he received further instructions.

From Project Gutenberg

The age of miracles was long since past; yet Stephen Langton, Primate of England and Cardinal of Rome, was a champion of the national liberties.

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No traitor to the King, but Priest of God, Primate of England.

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