1. a high-ranking priest in certain Christian churches, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church
Usage: religious
2. in the Roman Catholic Church, a senior priest who assists a bishop or has authority over other priests in a district
Usage: religious; historical

Examples

• The archpriest led the Easter service at the cathedral.
• As archpriest of the region, he supervised several parishes.
• The Orthodox archpriest wore elaborate vestments during the ceremony.
• The bishop appointed him as archpriest of the rural district.
• The archpriest’s duties included training younger clergy.
• She met with the archpriest to discuss the church renovation.