episcopalian

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From episcopal +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /əˌpɪs.kəˈpeɪ.lin̩/

Adjective[edit]

episcopalian (comparative more episcopalian, superlative most episcopalian)

  1. episcopal, pertaining to a bishop of any church
    A bishop is entitled to certain episcopalian privileges.
  2. Episcopalian

Noun[edit]

episcopalian (plural episcopalians)

  1. Episcopalian

Usage notes[edit]

  • In the adjectival sense, episcopal will generally do just as well: A bishop is entitled to certain episcopal privileges. In the Episcopal Church in the United States, the correct usage is that Episcopalian is used only as a noun and Episcopal is used only as an adjective.

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