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episcopalian

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E⋅pis⋅co⋅pa⋅lian

  [i-pis-kuh-peyl-yuhn, -pey-lee-uhn]
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–adjective
1. pertaining or adhering to the Episcopal Church in America.
2. (lowercase) pertaining or adhering to the episcopal form of church government.
–noun
3. a member of the Episcopal Church in America.
4. (lowercase) an adherent of the episcopal system of church government.
Origin:
1680–90; episcopal + -ian

Related forms:
E⋅pis⋅co⋅pa⋅lian⋅ism, noun
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E·pis·co·pa·lian   (ĭ-pĭs'kə-pā'lē-ən, -pāl'yən)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or belonging to the Episcopal Church.

  2. episcopalian Of or advocating church government by bishops.

E·pis'co·pa'lian n.
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