1. of or relating to an archbishop or the office and authority of an archbishop
Usage: formal; religious/ecclesiastical context

Examples

• The archiepiscopal residence overlooks the cathedral.
• She received an archiepiscopal blessing at the ceremony.
• The archiepiscopal duties include ordaining priests and confirming believers.
• He was appointed to the archiepiscopal council.
• The archiepiscopal vestments were displayed in the museum.
• The archiepiscopal see has been in that city for over 500 years.