archprelatic

/ˌɑr.kpriˈle.tɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of an archpriest or archbishop

“The archprelatic church had a long history of spiritual guidance.”

2. noun

a title of honor given to the chief of an Eastern Orthodox Church, especially in the Russian Orthodox Church

“The archprelatic of the church delivered the annual sermon.”

Synonyms

  • archiepiscopal
  • archiepiscopalian

Antonyms

  • antiprelatic