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hierarch
[ hahy-uh-rahrk, hahy-rahrk ]
noun
- a person who rules or has authority in sacred matters; high priest.
- a person having high position or considerable authority.
- one of a body of officials or minor priests in certain ancient Greek temples.
hierarch
/ ˈɪəˌɑː /
noun
- a person in a position of high priestly authority
- a person holding high rank in a religious hierarchy
- a person at a high level in a hierarchy
Derived Forms
- ˌˈ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- e·c adjective
- anti·e·c adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
“I had the honor of knowing a hierarch who did not hesitate to directly express his opinion, regardless of whether this would displease his interlocutor or even a section of society,” Anastasiades said.
“The only mystery of this story is why someone wanted to have a trial about an issue that the hierarchs of the Holy See wanted to conclude with a deal,” the lawyers said.
“The only mystery of this story is why someone wanted to have a trial about an issue that the hierarchs of the Holy See wanted to close with a deal,” the lawyers said.
Ukraine has been a particular source of antagonism between the two hierarchs.
After spending the first eight years of his papacy gently nudging Catholic hierarchs to embrace financial prudence and responsible governance, Francis got tough this year, and appears poised to keep it that way.
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