suffragan

English

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Etymology

From Anglo-Norman, Old French suffragam, from (the stem of) Latin suffrāgium (“suffrage”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈsʌfɹəɡən/

Noun

suffragan (plural suffragans)

1. A bishop seen in relation to his archbishop or metropolitan province (which may summon him for support, to attend synods etc.).
   • 1485, Thomas Malory, Le Morte Darthur, Book XII:

     And hereby wythin thys myle ys the suffrygan of Carlehylle whyche shall gyff you the sacramente of baptyme.

2. An auxiliary bishop.

See also

• coadjutor bishop

Adjective

suffragan (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to a suffragan.