noun
archpriest
Archpriest (noun) means the top rank that a married priest can hold.
noun
1
The top rank that a married priest can hold.
2
A title of honour given to a priest with a particular role.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like archpriest.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Etymology
Comes from Middle English archepreest, archeprest, archiprest, ercheprest, erchepreste; compare Old French archeprestre and Medieval Latin archipresbyter. It is equivalent to arch- + priest, and a piecewise doublet of archpresbyter.
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for archpriest
See all rhymes for archpriest →Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of archpriest?
"archpriest" (noun) means the top rank that a married priest can hold.
What is another word for archpriest?
Other words for "archpriest" include primate, hierarch, prelate.
What are the different meanings of archpriest?
"archpriest" has 2 main meanings: 1. The top rank that a married priest can hold; 2. A title of honour given to a priest with a particular role.
