Episcopal - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Episcopal :  adj
1: of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church; "the Episcopal hierarachy"; "married by an Episcopalian minister" [syn: Episcopal, Episcopalian]
2: denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops [syn: pontifical]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Episcopal : \E*pis"co*pal\, a. [L. episcopalis, fr. episcopus: cf. F. ['e]piscopal. See Bishop.] 1. Governed by bishops; as, an episcopal church.

2. Belonging to, or vested in, bishops; as, episcopal jurisdiction or authority; the episcopal system.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Episcopal

mzambitious: So Episcopal churches get out of service later than Baptist churches?...they leavin' @ 6pm...woah..lol
imbreadharrity: RT @CoryBooker: Please come support my favorite boys chorus- 7pm TOMORROW @ Grace Episcopal Church. 4 tix + info: www.newark-boys-choru ...
petermcarey: RT @iamEpiscopalian: Anyone #LaughedInChurch today? #Episcopal
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