Synonyms of episcopate
6 similar words
Another word for episcopate is episcopacy. Other synonyms of episcopate are bishopric.
Synonyms and similar words for episcopate
nounBishops seen as a group.
- bishopdomSynonym of episcopate.
- bishoprySynonym of bishopric (“the state, condition, or office of a bishop”).
- episcopacyBishops collectively: Synonym of episcopate.
nounThe tenure in office of a bishop.
- bishopricThe office or function of a bishop.
- bishopshipSynonym of bishopric (“the state, condition, or office of a bishop”).
- bishophoodThe state, condition, or office of a bishop.
Meaning of episcopate
- noun Bishops seen as a group.
- noun The tenure in office of a bishop.
- noun A bishop's jurisdiction, the extent of his diocese.
Questions about synonyms of episcopate
- What is another word for episcopate?
- Episcopate has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as episcopacy and bishopric.
- What does episcopate mean?
- Episcopate means bishops seen as a group.
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