Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
episcopal
Adjective
/ɪˈpɪs.kə.pəl/
Definition
Relating to a bishop or bishops.
Examples
- The episcopal authority of the church was vested in its bishops.
- She attended an episcopal service last Sunday.
- The episcopal polity emphasizes the role of bishops in church governance.
Meaning
The term ‘episcopal’ refers to anything associated with the office of a bishop in the Christian church. It often pertains to the governance and responsibilities of bishops within a church hierarchy.
Synonyms
- bishopric
- hierarchical
- ecclesiastical
