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Bishops (prelates)

Scope note

Clergymen of the highest order in Christian churches, usually charged with an administrative function such as the supervision of a diocese. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300025756

Broader Terms used

prelates

Narrower Terms used

archbishops

Equivalent Terms used

bishop (prelate)
bishop's
bishops'

Created

12yrs ago

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