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episcopate in German

episcopate in German is Episkopat, Weltepiskopat — episcopate means bishops, thought of together as a group.

episcopate in German

Episkopat
noun
Bishops seen as a group.
Weltepiskopat
noun
Bishops seen as a group.

What does "episcopate" mean?

  1. noun Bishops, thought of together as a group.
    "The American Roman Catholic episcopate meets regularly."
  2. noun The period during which someone holds the office of bishop.
    "Bishop Smith's episcopate ran for more than 30 years."
  3. noun The area a bishop has authority over; his diocese.
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episcopate in a sentence

  • The American Roman Catholic episcopate meets regularly.
  • Bishop Smith's episcopate ran for more than 30 years.

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What is "episcopate" in German?
"episcopate" in German is Episkopat, Weltepiskopat. episcopate means: Bishops, thought of together as a group.
Are there other ways to say "episcopate" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "episcopate": Episkopat, Weltepiskopat.
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