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archbishopric

arch·bish·op·ric [ aarch bíshəprik ] (plural arch·bish·op·rics)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. area archbishop is responsible for: the area of an archbishop's jurisdiction

2. archbishop's status: the status or term of office of an archbishop

[Pre-12th century. <archbishop + Old English rice "realm"]
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