1. Plural of archeparchy; the highest-ranking dioceses or ecclesiastical provinces in certain Christian churches, particularly in Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic traditions.
Usage: ecclesiastical; formal; primarily used in religious contexts

Examples

• The archeparchies of the Eastern Orthodox Church hold significant authority over their respective regions.
• Several archeparchies were established to better organize the ecclesiastical structure of the church.
• The patriarch oversees multiple archeparchies within his jurisdiction.
• Archeparchies serve as administrative and spiritual centers for their dioceses.