episcopate

noun
UK: /ɪˈpɪskəpət/
US: /ɪˈpɪskəpət/

  1. The position or office of a bishop in a Christian church.

    1. He entered the episcopate later in his career.
    2. The historian examined the early church's structure, focusing on the episcopate and its evolution.

  2. The period of time during which a bishop holds office.

    1. His episcopate was marked by significant reforms.
    2. During his long episcopate, the diocese experienced considerable growth in membership and resources.

  3. All of the bishops of a church or region collectively.

    1. The entire episcopate gathered for the conference.
    2. The statement was endorsed by the episcopate, reflecting a unified stance on the issue.

Synonyms

bishopric bishopdom hierarchy presbytery

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "episcopate" in English means: The position or office of a bishop in a Christian church., The period of time during which a bishop holds office., All of the bishops of a church or region collectively..

The phonetic transcription of "episcopate" is /ɪˈpɪskəpət/ in British English and /ɪˈpɪskəpət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "episcopate": bishopric, bishopdom, hierarchy, presbytery.

Example usage of "episcopate": "He entered the episcopate later in his career.". More examples on the page.