episcopalian

See also: Episcopalian

English

Etymology

From episcopal +‎ -ian.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ɪpɪskəpeɪliən/
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ɪˌpɪskəˈpeɪlɪən/, /ɪˌpɪskəˈpeɪlɪən/
  • (US) IPA(key): /əˌpɪskəˈpeɪliən/, /əˌpɪskəˈpeɪljən/
    • Audio (General American); /əˌpɪskəˈpeɪliən/:(file)
    • Audio (Northeastern US); /əˌpɪskəˈpeɪljən/:(file)

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.

Derived terms

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