episcopalian Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a member of the Episcopal church
  2. adjective of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church
    Episcopal.
    • the Episcopal hierarchy
    • married by an Episcopalian minister

WordNet


E*pis`co*pa"li*an adjective
Definitions
  1. Pertaining to bishops, or government by bishops; episcopal; specifically, of or relating to the Protestant Episcopal Church.
E*pis`co*pa"li*an noun
Definitions
  1. One who belongs to an episcopal church, or adheres to the episcopal form of church government and discipline; a churchman; specifically, in the United States, a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church.

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