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The definition of an episcopate is the position or term of office of a bishop, or a group of bishops.

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An example of an episcopate is a Christian bishop.

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noun

the position, rank, or term of office of a bishop
a bishop's see
bishops collectively

Origin: see episcopacy

See episcopate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The position, term, or office of a bishop.
The area of jurisdiction of a bishop; a diocese.
Bishops considered as a group. Also called episcopacy.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin episcopātus

Origin: , from episcopus, bishop; see bishop

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