noun
episcopate
Episcopate (noun) means Bishops, thought of together as a group.
noun
1
Bishops, thought of together as a group.
"The American Roman Catholic episcopate meets regularly."
2
The period during which someone holds the office of bishop.
"Bishop Smith's episcopate ran for more than 30 years."
3
The area a bishop has authority over; his diocese.
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Etymology
Came from Late Latin episcopatus, which came from Latin episcopus, from Ancient Greek ἐπίσκοπος (epískopos, “watching over”).
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What is the meaning of episcopate?
"episcopate" (noun) means bishops, thought of together as a group.
What is another word for episcopate?
Other words for "episcopate" include diocese, bishopry, episcopacy, bishopric.
What are the different meanings of episcopate?
"episcopate" has 3 main meanings: 1. Bishops, thought of together as a group; 2. The period during which someone holds the office of bishop; 3. The area a bishop has authority over; his diocese.
