Word: archdean
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: arch
dean
Definition: A member of a discontinued Catholic ecclesiastical office, higher in rank than a dean.
Morphemes:
Affix: arch-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: chief, highest, most extreme
Etymology Compounds: Affix: archi-
Language: la
Decoded: archi-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: arch-, archi-
Affix: dean
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A dignitary or presiding officer in certain church bodies, especially an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop, in charge of a chapter of canons.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: decem
Language: la
Decoded: decem
Meaning: ten
Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.