The difference between Archbishop and Prelate

When used as nouns, archbishop means in the roman catholic church and other churches, a senior bishop who is in charge of an archdiocese, and presides over a group of dioceses called a province, whereas prelate means a clergyman of high rank and authority, having jurisdiction over an area or a group of people.


Prelate is also verb with the meaning: to act as a prelate.

check bellow for the other definitions of Archbishop and Prelate

  1. Archbishop as a noun:

    In the Roman Catholic Church and other churches, a senior bishop who is in charge of an archdiocese, and presides over a group of dioceses called a province.

  1. Prelate as a noun:

    A clergyman of high rank and authority, having jurisdiction over an area or a group of people; normally a bishop.

  1. Prelate as a verb (obsolete):

    To act as a prelate.