Associations to the word «Episcopate»

Wiktionary

EPISCOPATE, noun. Bishops seen as a group.
EPISCOPATE, noun. The tenure in office of a bishop.
EPISCOPATE, noun. (rare) A bishop's jurisdiction, the extent of his diocese.

Dictionary definition

EPISCOPATE, noun. The term of office of a bishop.
EPISCOPATE, noun. The territorial jurisdiction of a bishop.
EPISCOPATE, noun. The collective body of bishops.
EPISCOPATE, noun. The office and dignity of a bishop.

Wise words

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