Episcopal
(adjective)
- Relating to a bishop or bishops.
- Relating to the governance of a church by bishops.
- Relating to the Anglican Church.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french, or from late latin episcopalis, from greek episkopos "bishop".
Examples:
- The bishop presides over the episcopal conference.
- The episcopal palace was the residence of the bishop.
- The episcopal liturgy is characterized by its traditional form and ritual.
- The church is an episcopal church, governed by bishops.
- The Anglican Communion is a global network of episcopal churches.