episcopalian

From episcopal +‎ -ian.

• IPA^(key): /əˌpɪs.kəˈpeɪ.lin̩/

episcopalian (comparative more episcopalian, superlative most episcopalian)

1. episcopal, pertaining to a bishop of any church

   A bishop is entitled to certain episcopalian privileges.

2. Episcopalian

episcopalian (plural episcopalians)

1. Episcopalian

• 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.

• episcopal

• Episcopalian