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episcopal

Pronunciation: /əˈpɪs.kə.pl̩/

The English word “episcopal” has 1 meaning listed here.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the affairs of a bishop in various Christian churches.

Etymology

From Middle English episcopal, from Late Latin episcopālis, from Latin episcopus, from Ancient Greek ἐπίσκοπος (epískopos, “watchman, overseer”).

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