coadjutor

/koʊˈædʒətər/

Definitions

1. noun

A bishop or other high-ranking cleric who assists another bishop or cleric in their duties, particularly in an archdiocese or other large ecclesiastical jurisdiction.

“The coadjutor bishop was responsible for overseeing the administrative tasks of the archdiocese while the archbishop focused on spiritual guidance.”

Synonyms

  • assistant bishop
  • vicar general

Antonyms

  • adversary
  • opponent