catholicos

English

/kəˈθɒlɪkəs/

noun
Definitions
  • (Christianity) A high-ranking bishop or patriarch in certain Eastern Christian traditions.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek καθολικός (universal).

Origin

Ancient Greek

καθολικός

Gloss

universal

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