episcopal
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.
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
7 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 1
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 synonyms- 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
See also
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