HIERARCH


Meaning of HIERARCH in English

[ 'hʌɪərα:k ]

■ noun a chief priest, archbishop, or other leader.

Origin

ME: via med. L. from Gk hierarkhēs , from hieros 'sacred' + arkhēs 'ruler'.

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