arch·priest
(ärch′prēst′)n. Roman Catholic Church
1.
a. Used formerly as a title for a priest holding first rank among the members of a cathedral chapter, acting as chief assistant to a bishop.
b. An honorific title applied to a priest, which may be accompanied by a specific function.
2. Eastern Orthodox Church The highest rank a married priest can hold.
[Middle English archeprest, from Old French archeprestre, from Late Latin archipresbyter, from Late Greek arkhipresbuteros : Greek arkhi-, archi- + Greek presbuteros, priest; see presbyter.]
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archpriest
(ˈɑːtʃˈpriːst)n
1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) (formerly) a chief assistant to a bishop, performing many of his sacerdotal functions during his absence
2. (Ecclesiastical Terms) a senior priest
ˈarchˈpriestˌhood, ˈarchˈpriestˌship n
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arch•priest
(ˈɑrtʃˈprist)n.
a priest of first rank, as among the members of a cathedral chapter.
[1350–1400]
arch`priest′hood, n.
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| Noun | 1. |  archpriest - a senior clergyman and dignitary priest - a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders |
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archpriest
n (lit, fig) → Hohepriester m
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