# archpriest: Japanese–English dictionary

Canonical URL: https://anaversity.com/dictionary/japanese-english/archpriest
Language pair: Japanese and English
CEFR level: C2
Part of speech: noun
IPA: /ˈɑːrtʃpriːst/
Katakana pronunciation: アーチプリースト

## Meaning in English
A high-ranking priest in certain Christian churches who holds authority over other priests or a specific district.
## 日本語の意味
特定のキリスト教会において、他の司祭や特定の地区に対して権限を持つ高位の司祭。
## English equivalents
- archpriest
## Japanese equivalents
- 大司祭
- 主席司祭
## Examples
- 大司祭は祝祭日の厳粛なミサを司式した。
  - English: The archpriest presided over the solemn mass during the feast day.
- 地元の小教区は典礼問題についてしばしば大司祭に助言を求める。
  - English: Local parishes often look to the archpriest for guidance on liturgical matters.
- 彼は長年の献身的な奉仕の後、教区の大司祭に任命された。
  - English: He was appointed as the archpriest of the diocese after decades of dedicated service.

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