episcopal
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епископский, епископальный
bischöflich
Of or relating to the affairs of a bishop in various Christian churchesOf or relating to the affairs of a bishop in various Christian churches.
/əˈpɪs.kə.pl̩/
Meaning
1 sensesOf or relating to the affairs of a bishop in various Christian churches.
bischöflich
епископскийjepiskopskij, епископальныйjepiskopalʹnyj
denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops
Translations
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By meaning 1
related to a bishop:
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By meaning 1
related to a bishop:
Origin
From Middle English episcopal, from Late Latin episcopālis, from Latin episcopus, from AncFrom Middle English episcopal, from Late Latin episcopālis, from Latin episcopus, from Ancient Greek ἐπίσκοπος (epískopos, “watchman, overseer”).
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Forms
more episcopal, most episcopal| Comparative | more episcopal Lesson |
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| Superlative | most episcopal Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops:pontifical
- of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church:Episcopalian
Word family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form