noun
episcopate
Episcopate (noun) means Bishops seen as a group.
noun
1
Bishops seen as a group.
2
The tenure in office of a bishop.
3
A bishop's jurisdiction, the extent of his diocese.
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Etymology
From Late Latin episcopatus, from Latin episcopus, from Ancient Greek ἐπίσκοπος (epískopos, “watching over”).
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What is the meaning of episcopate?
"episcopate" (noun) means bishops seen as a group.
What are the different meanings of episcopate?
"episcopate" has 3 main meanings: 1. Bishops seen as a group; 2. The tenure in office of a bishop; 3. A bishop's jurisdiction, the extent of his diocese.