askofu mkuu
ah-SKOH-foo MKOO-oo
How to say it
Swahiliaskofu mkuuah-SKOH-foo MKOO-oo
Englisharchbishop
Frencharchevêque
Meaning
A senior bishop who leads the church in a large area and heads the other bishops there, in the Catholic, Anglican and some Protestant churches.
Good to know
Written before the name, usually with capitals: Askofu Mkuu wa Jimbo Kuu la Dar es Salaam. The plural is maaskofu wakuu.
Examples
- Askofu mkuu ataongoza ibada ya Pasaka mwaka huu.The archbishop will lead the Easter service this year.
- Waumini walimpokea askofu mkuu kwa nyimbo.The faithful welcomed the archbishop with songs.
- Askofu mkuu mpya amewekwa wakfu jana.The new archbishop was consecrated yesterday.
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