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hierarch

[ hahy-uh-rahrk, hahy-rahrk ]

noun

  1. a person who rules or has authority in sacred matters; high priest.
  2. a person having high position or considerable authority.
  3. one of a body of officials or minor priests in certain ancient Greek temples.


hierarch

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noun

    1. a person in a position of high priestly authority
    2. a person holding high rank in a religious hierarchy
  1. a person at a high level in a hierarchy
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Derived Forms

  • ËŒ³ó¾±±ð°ùˈ²¹°ù³¦³ó²¹±ô, adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of hierarch1

1480–90; < Medieval Latin hierarcha < Greek ³ó¾±±ð°ùá°ù³¦³óŧ²õ steward of sacred rites, equivalent to hier- hier- + -²¹°ù³¦³óŧ²õ -arch
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“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.

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“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.

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“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.

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Ukraine has been a particular source of antagonism between the two hierarchs.

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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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