Episcopate Definition

ĭ-pĭskə-pĭt, -pāt
noun
The position, rank, or term of office of a bishop.
Webster's New World
A bishop's see.
Webster's New World
The area of jurisdiction of a bishop; a diocese.
American Heritage
Bishops collectively.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Episcopate

Noun

Singular:
episcopate
Plural:
episcopates

Origin of Episcopate

  • Late Latin episcopātus from episcopus bishop bishop

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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