episcopal

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Adjective episcopal has 2 senses

Episcopal, Episcopalian - of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church; "the Episcopal hierarachy"; "married by an Episcopalian minister"
episcopal, pontifical - denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops

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Episcopal

Definition

Adjective:

1. Related to the government or governance of the church, especially relating to the Episcopal Church.

2. Relating to a church governed by bishops.

Noun:

1. A member or adherent of the Episcopal Church.

2. A person serving as a bishop.

Sample Sentences

1. The episcopal congregation held a special service to celebrate Easter.

2. She was ordained as an episcopal priest.

3. The episcopal hierarchy ensured a smooth transition of power within the church.

4. The bishop presided over the episcopal consecration ceremony.

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