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episcopal

Pronunciation: /ɪˈpɪskəp(ə)l, ɛ-/

Definition of episcopal

adjective

of a bishop or bishops:episcopal power
(of a Church) governed by or having bishops.

Derivatives

episcopalism
episcopally

Origin:

late Middle English: from French épiscopal or ecclesiastical Latin episcopalis, from episcopus 'bishop', from Greek episkopos 'overseer' (see bishop)