Definition: The term 'archpublican' comes from Greek and refers to a public official who acts as the chief priestly ruler of an ancient Jewish religion, the Jewish state, and the temple in Jerusalem. The word is derived from 'arch', which means "from, upon, or over"; 'public' means "public" (i.e., legal, moral), 'an official' means 'who governs; administers' (as in a priestly rule); and 'an authority figure' (as in the role of a high priest).