metropolitan

Definition

A high-ranking church official who oversees other bishops (religious flavor), or someone sophisticated who lives in a big city and definitely has opinions about artisanal coffee.

Example Usage

The metropolitan approved the new cathedral renovation project.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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