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Episcopalian

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E·pis·co·pa·lian  (-psk-pl-n, -plyn)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or belonging to the Episcopal Church.
2. episcopalian Of or advocating church government by bishops.
E·pisco·palian n.
episcopalian
Adjective
also episcopal
practising or advocating Church government by bishops
Noun
an advocate of such Church government
Episcopalian [ip-piss-kop-pale-ee-an]
Adjective
of or relating to the Episcopal Church
Noun
a member of this Church
Episcopalianism n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Episcopalian - a member of the Episcopal church
Protestant Episcopal Church, Episcopal Church - United States church that is in communication with the see of Canterbury
Protestant - an adherent of Protestantism
Adj.1.Episcopalian - of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church; "the Episcopal hierarchy"; "married by an Episcopalian minister"
Episcopal
faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality"


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The mother of Elizabeth was an Episcopalian, as indeed, was the mother of the Judge himself; and the good taste of Marmaduke revolted at the familiar colloquies which the leaders of the conferences held with the Deity, in their nightly meetings.
The Pioneers by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
Lucille and I were married by a most respectable Episcopalian clergyman.
The Yellow Crayon by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context
The ceremony was to be solemnized according to the Episcopalian forms, and in open church, with a degree of publicity that attracted many spectators, who occupied the front seats of the galleries, and the pews near the altar and along the broad aisle.
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