Episcopate: meaning, definitions and examples
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episcopate
[ ɪˈpɪskəpət ]
church leadership
The episcopate refers to the bishops of a particular church or region, collectively considered. The term is often used in the context of the hierarchy of the Christian church, where bishops hold a position of authority over clergy and congregants.
Synonyms
bishop's office, bishopric
Examples of usage
- The episcopate plays a crucial role in the decision-making process of the church.
- Members of the episcopate gathered to discuss the upcoming changes in church policy.
Translations
Translations of the word "episcopate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 episcopado
🇮🇳 बिशप का कार्यालय
🇩🇪 Bistum
🇮🇩 keuskupan
🇺🇦 єпископат
🇵🇱 episkopat
🇯🇵 司教職
🇫🇷 épiscopat
🇪🇸 episcopado
🇹🇷 episkopluk
🇰🇷 주교직
🇸🇦 الأسقفية
🇨🇿 biskupství
🇸🇰 biskupstvo
🇨🇳 主教职位
🇸🇮 škofija
🇮🇸 biskupsdæmi
🇰🇿 епископат
🇬🇪 ეპისკოპოსობა
🇦🇿 episkopat
🇲🇽 episcopado
Word origin
The word 'episcopate' has its roots in Late Latin 'episcopatus', which means 'office of a bishop'. It entered the English language in the 17th century. The concept of episcopacy, or the governance of a church by bishops, has been a significant aspect of Christian history, particularly in hierarchical church structures.