episcopal

Relating to a bishop or a system of church government by bishops.

• 🇩🇪Den Bischof betreffend oder die bischöfliche Kirchenverfassung betreffend; auch: bischöflich, zu einem Bischof gehörend oder von ihm ausgehend.

1. Relating to bishops C1 formal

   Of or relating to a bishop or the system of church government by bishops.

   • The episcopal authority was challenged by the reformers.
   • He attended an episcopal conference in Rome.
   • The cathedral is the center of episcopal administration.

   🇩🇪bischöflich

   Synonyme: pontifical

2. Relating to the Episcopal Church B2 formal american

   Belonging to or characteristic of the Episcopal Church, a member church of the Anglican Communion.

   • She was raised in the Episcopal tradition.
   • The Episcopal service includes a sermon and communion.
   • Many Episcopal churches are known for their beautiful architecture.

   🇩🇪Episkopalkirche betreffend

   Synonyme: episcopalian

• more episcopal comparative form
• most episcopal superlative form