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Episcopal

epis·co·pal

UK/əˈpɪs.kə.pl̩/ US/ɪˈpɪskʌpʌl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church

  • “the Episcopal hierarachy”
  • “married by an Episcopalian minister”
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2.

denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops

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Origin

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

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