episcopalian

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English [edit]

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /əˌpɪs.kəˈpeɪ.lin̩/, X-SAMPA: /@%pIs.k@"peI.lin=/

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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