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episcopacy
This term carries a formal, ecclesiastical weight, specifically denoting the structural hierarchy of a church. It describes both the individual status of being a bishop and the broader institutional framework of governance. The word evokes a sense of tradition, apostolic authority, and rigid organizational order.
Because it refers to a specific office or a system of government, it is typically treated as an uncountable noun when describing the system of church rule. When referring to the period of time a person holds the office, it remains singular in usage, as it describes a state of being rather than a discrete object.
Meanings
Examples
He was elevated to the episcopacy after years of service as a priest.
The Anglican Church operates under a system of episcopacy.
I wonder if the early church truly functioned through an established episcopacy.
The transition to an episcopacy changed how authority was distributed in the region.
The transition to an episcopacy changed how authority was distributed in the region.
She spent her entire career studying the development of the episcopacy in the fourth century.
The council debated whether to maintain the episcopacy or move toward a presbyterian model.
His rise to the episcopacy was seen as a victory for the reformist faction.
The laws of the land were heavily influenced by the power of the episcopacy.