episcopal

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. adjective of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church
  2. adjective denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops

Etymology

From Middle English episcopal, from Late Latin episcopālis, from Latin episcopus, from Ancient Greek ἐπίσκοπος (epískopos, “watchman, overseer”).

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Synonyms

Episcopalian

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