episcopate

[ ih-pis-kuh-pit, -peyt ]
/ ɪˈpɪs kə pɪt, -ˌpeɪt /
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noun

the office and dignity of a bishop; bishopric.
the order or body of bishops.
the incumbency of a bishop.
the diocese of a bishop.

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Origin of episcopate

First recorded in 1635–45, episcopate is from the Late Latin word episcopātus the office of a bishop. See bishop, -ate3

Words nearby episcopate

episcopal church, episcopal church in america, episcopal vicar, episcopalian, episcopalism, episcopate, episcope, episcopize, episcotister, episematic, episememe
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Words related to episcopate

district, see, diocese, episcopacy, bishopric, jurisdiction, benefice, prelacy

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British Dictionary definitions for episcopate

episcopate
/ (ɪˈpɪskəpɪt, -ˌpeɪt) /

noun

the office, status, or term of office of a bishop
bishops collectively
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