episcopalian

See also: Episcopalian

English

Etymology

From episcopal +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /əˌpɪs.kəˈpeɪ.lin̩/

Adjective

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

episcopalian (plural episcopalians)

1. Episcopalian

Usage notes

• 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.

Related terms

• episcopal

See also

• Episcopalian