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Archbishop
A chief bishop; a church dignitary of the first class (often called a metropolitan or primate) who superintends the conduct of the suffragan bishops in his province, and also exercises episcopal authority in his own diocese.
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Broader term 1
A spiritual overseer, superintendent, or director.
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Narrower term 1
Of or pertaining to the capital or principal city of a country; as, metropolitan luxury.
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Of or pertaining to an archbishop; as, Canterbury is an archiepiscopal see.
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Of or pertaining to an archbishop; as, Canterbury is an archiepiscopal see.
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