"archiepiscopacy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: archiepiscopacies [plural]
Etymology: From archi- + episcopacy. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|archi|episcopacy}} archi- + episcopacy Head templates: {{en-noun}} archiepiscopacy (plural archiepiscopacies)
  1. (ecclesiastical) The form of episcopacy in which the chief power is in the hands of archbishops.
    Sense id: en-archiepiscopacy-en-noun-N9vEvzsU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with archi-, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 91 9 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with archi-: 70 30 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 87 13 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 95 5 Topics: ecclesiastical, lifestyle, religion
  2. (ecclesiastical) The position or dignity of an archbishop. Synonyms: archbishopric
    Sense id: en-archiepiscopacy-en-noun-LLaHD4vp Topics: ecclesiastical, lifestyle, religion

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