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Definition of Episcopate
1. Noun. The term of office of a bishop.
2. Noun. The territorial jurisdiction of a bishop.
Exact synonyms: Bishopric, Diocese
Specialized synonyms: Archdiocese, Eparchy, Exarchate
Terms within: See, Parish
Generic synonyms: Jurisdiction
Derivative terms: Diocesan
Specialized synonyms: Archdiocese, Eparchy, Exarchate
Terms within: See, Parish
Generic synonyms: Jurisdiction
Derivative terms: Diocesan
3. Noun. The collective body of bishops.
4. Noun. The office and dignity of a bishop.
Exact synonyms: Bishopry
Generic synonyms: Berth, Billet, Office, Place, Position, Post, Situation, Spot
Generic synonyms: Berth, Billet, Office, Place, Position, Post, Situation, Spot
Definition of Episcopate
1. n. A bishopric; the office and dignity of a bishop.
2. v. i. To act as a bishop; to fill the office of a prelate.
Definition of Episcopate
1. Noun. Bishops seen as a group. ¹
2. Noun. The tenure in office of a bishop. ¹
3. Noun. (rare) A bishop's jurisdiction, the extent of his diocese. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Episcopate
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