archevêque

archbishop

noun ar-shuh-VEK Rare

Origin: Greek arkhiepiskopos via Latin

Usage Note

Archevêque is the highest ordinary diocesan bishop, above an évêque (bishop). The corresponding territory is an archidiocèse or archevêché. In France, the Archbishop of Paris (l'Archevêque de Paris) is one of the most prominent Catholic figures.

Examples

"L'archevêque a célébré la messe de Noël."

Natural Translation

The archbishop celebrated the Christmas mass.

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