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English
Etymology
From episcopal + -ian.
Pronunciation
Adjective
episcopalian (comparative more episcopalian, superlative most episcopalian)
- episcopal, pertaining to a bishop of any church
- A bishop is entitled to certain episcopalian privileges.
- Episcopalian
Noun
episcopalian (plural episcopalians)
- Episcopalian
Usage notes
- In the adjectival sense, episcopal will generally do just as well: A bishop is entitled to certain episcopal privileges. In the Episcopal Church in the United States, the correct usage is that Episcopalian is used only as a noun and Episcopal is used only as an adjective.
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