archiepiscopal

adjective ar·chi·epis·co·pal \ˌär-kē-ə-ˈpis-kə-pəl\

Definition of ARCHIEPISCOPAL

: of or relating to an archbishop

— ar·chi·epis·co·pal·ly \-p(ə-)lē\ adverb

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Medieval Latin archiepiscopalis, from Late Latin archiepiscopus archbishop — more at archbishop

First Known Use: circa 1600

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