ˈärch|prēst, ˈȧch- noun
Etymology: Middle English archeprest, from Middle French archeprestre, from Late Latin archipresbyter, from Latin archi- + Late Latin presbyter priest — more at priest
1. : a chief priest : a priest who formerly acted as the chief assistant or as the vicar of a bishop in a cathedral particularly in liturgical functions — later called dean
2. : a priest who formerly supervised the clergy of a town other than an episcopal city and the surrounding rural area — later called rural dean
3. Eastern Church : the highest title of honor given a member of the secular clergy