Etymology

archierey

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Today it means: The higher order of clergy in Russia, including metropolitans, archbishops, and bishops. Full definition →

Russian архиере́й
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  1. Russian · borrowed fromархиере́й
  2. English todayarchierey

Borrowed from Russian архиере́й (arxijeréj), from Ancient Greek.

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