EPISCOPATE

/ɪˈpɪskəpət/ Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 19

Definition

  1. noun the term of office of a bishop.
  2. noun the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop. — synonyms: diocese, bishopric
  3. noun the collective body of bishops. — synonyms: episcopacy
  4. noun the office and dignity of a bishop. — synonyms: bishopry

Examples

  • “The American Roman Catholic episcopate regularly meets together.”
  • “Bishop Smith's episcopate ran for more than 30 years.”

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