Episcopalian
adjective
pertaining or adhering to the Episcopal Church in America.
Episcopalians
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pluralof Episcopalian.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The mainline is a collection of long-established Protestant denominations: the Episcopalians, United Methodists, Presbyterians and so on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
In 2021, membership stood at 1.52 million, a drop of 20% over the previous 10 years, and 42% from the 3.5 million Americans who self-identified as Episcopalians in 2001.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 14, 2023
American Episcopalians underscored this departure from convention in 2015 by permitting same-sex marriages.
From New York Times ● Sep. 1, 2022
The formerly mighty mainline Protestant denominations, like the Episcopalians and Methodists, have shrunk and lost influence.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2021
Episcopalians approved of a doctrine of freedom that meant they could build their own churches where they would.
From Our Philadelphia by Elizabeth Robins Pennell
