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Archbishops

Definition:

archbishops is the plural form of the noun archbishop, referring to high-ranking bishops who hold authority over a province, diocese, or archdiocese.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: Bishops who possess higher authority within a specific religious jurisdiction, overseeing multiple dioceses or archdioceses.

Example Sentence: The meeting was attended by several archbishops from around the world.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: The highest-ranking bishop within a specific ecclesiastical region.

Example Sentence: The archbishop of Canterbury is the primate of the Church of England.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: In some card games, the highest-ranking card bearing the image of an archbishop.

Example Sentence: The player won the round by playing the archbishop on top of the previous card.

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