Definitions for hierarchs

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hierarchs hi·er·arch

Spelling: [hahy-uh-rahrk, hahy-rahrk]

IPA: /ˈhaɪ əˌrɑrk, ˈhaɪ rɑrk/

Hierarchs is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 329 anagrams from letters in hierarchs (acehhirrs).

Definitions for hierarchs

noun

1. a person who rules or has authority in sacred matters; high priest.
2. a person having high position or considerable authority.
3. one of a body of officials or minor priests in certain ancient Greek temples.

Origin of hierarchs

1480-90; Medieval Latin hierarcha Greek hierárchēs steward of sacred rites, equivalent to hier- hier- + -archēs -arch

Examples for hierarchs

All things are lawful to the hierarch; for he knows the nature and value of all.

Because, although the ark was high, Noah was a higher ark (hierarch).

Will the hierarch and the elder brothers think I am strong enough and fit enough for the duties of the task?

After breakfast, brother Eustace and the hierarch came sadly in their official robes into the lesser infirmary.

But how could a hierarch of the State Church of Ireland fail to don its spirit with his mitre?

Because, although the Ark was high, Noah was a higher ark (hierarch).

Whistler, though alive and about, was already looked to as a hierarch by the young.

The hierarch rose hastily and glanced into his dark keen eyes with an inquiring look.