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Synonyms for episcopal

Grammar : Adj
Spell : ih-pis-kuh-puh l
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈpɪs kə pəl

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Définition of episcopal

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Middle French épiscopal (14c.), from Late Latin episcopalis, from Latin episcopus "an overseer" (see bishop). Reference to a church governed by bishops is 1752. With a capital E-, the ordinary designation of the Anglican church in the U.S. and Scotland.
  • As in clerical : adj concerning clergy
  • As in ecclesiastical : adj churchly
Example sentences :
  • "And of course we must go to the Episcopal church there," said Psyche.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • "That's Episcopal," Pee-wee said with withering superiority!
  • Extract from : « Pee-wee Harris » by Percy Keese Fitzhugh
  • Now, as heretofore, we have episcopal reminders of the blessings of war.
  • Extract from : « Mountain Meditations » by L. Lind-af-Hageby
  • But is not this understating the case on the Episcopal side?
  • Extract from : « Leading Articles on Various Subjects » by Hugh Miller
  • So Alden bent his steps to the house of the Episcopal minister at Charlottesville.
  • Extract from : « Victor's Triumph » by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth
  • Forty-seven bishops have sat upon the episcopal throne of Bristol.
  • Extract from : « England, Picturesque and Descriptive » by Joel Cook
  • In 1733 it was converted into an episcopal chapel, and was so used until 1849.
  • Extract from : « Hampstead and Marylebone » by Geraldine Edith Mitton
  • Cub stood pat, but the Episcopal minister refused to marry them.
  • Extract from : « 'Charge It' » by Irving Bacheller
  • He was picked up and carried home by the minister of the Episcopal church.
  • Extract from : « The Scottish Reformation » by Alexander F. Mitchell
  • His reference to episcopal elections stung them to the quick.
  • Extract from : « The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2) » by Henry Martyn Baird
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