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episcopate

Pronunciation: [ɪˈpɪs.kə.peɪt]

Word

Context: "religion"

(noun) the office or position held by a bishop or a group of bishops. It’s about leadership in certain Christian churches, just like how a principal leads a school.

Example

The episcopate is responsible for guiding the church community.

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Without a strong episcopate, the church struggled to stay organized.

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What are the main responsibilities of the episcopate in our church?

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