Associations to the word «Suffragan»

Wiktionary

SUFFRAGAN, noun. A bishop seen in relation to his archbishop or metropolitan province (which may summon him for support, to attend synods etc.).
SUFFRAGAN, noun. An auxiliary bishop.
SUFFRAGAN, adjective. Of or pertaining to a suffragan.

Dictionary definition

SUFFRAGAN, noun. An assistant or subordinate bishop of a diocese.

Wise words

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C. S. Lewis