Exact Match for "episcopacy"
- episcopacy⇄episcopacy, noun, pl.-cies.
1. government of a church by bishops; the form of church government in which there are three distinct orders of ministers, namely bishops, priests or presbyters, and deacons.
2. bishops as a group.
3. the po
Ends With "episcopacy"
- archiepiscopacy⇄archiepiscopacy, noun.
the state or dignity of an archbishop.
episcopacy
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ɪˈpɪskəpəsi/
Phonetic: ih-PIS-kuh-puh-see
Definitions
- The system of church government by bishops.
- The collective body of bishops in a church.
Usage Examples
- "The Anglican Church follows an episcopacy system where bishops oversee the clergy and congregations."
- "The episcopacy played a crucial role in the governance of medieval churches."
Etymology
Derived from Greek episkopos meaning "overseer, bishop" and the suffix -acy denoting a system or form of government.
Synonyms
- Bishopric
- Episcopal system
- Church governance
Antonyms
- Congregationalism
- Presbyterianism
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Épiscopat | /episˈkɔpa/ |
| Spanish | Episcopado | /episkoˈpaðo/ |
| German | Episkopat | /episkoˈpaːt/ |
| Hindi | धर्माध्यक्षता | /dharmādhyaṣṭatā/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 主教制度 | /zhǔ jiào zhì dù/ |
| Japanese | 主教制 | /shukyōsei/ |
| Russian | Епископат | /jɪpʲɪskɐˈpat/ |
| Arabic | نظام الأسقفية | /niẓām al-usqufiyya/ |
| Portuguese | Episcopado | /episkuˈpadu/ |
| Italian | Episcopato | /episˈkopaːto/ |
| Tamil | பிஷப்பாட்சி | /piṣappāṭci/ |
| Telugu | బిషప్పసీ | /biṣappasī/ |
| Kannada | ಬಿಷಪ್ ಪಾಡ್ಶಿ | /biṣap pāḍśi/ |
| Marathi | बिशपशाही | /biṣapaśāhī/ |
| Gujarati | બિશપશાહી | /biṣapaśāhī/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ɪˈpɪskəpəsi/
- American English: /ɪˈpɪskəˌpeɪsi/
Historical Usage
The concept of episcopacy has existed since early Christianity, particularly in the Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican traditions.
Cultural Nuances
Different Christian denominations view episcopacy differently. Some, like the Catholic Church, hold it as essential, while others, like many Protestant groups, reject it in favor of congregational or presbyterian governance.
More Information
Episcopacy is a hierarchical system of church governance where bishops have authority over clergy and congregations. It has historically been a defining feature of major Christian traditions and continues to play a role in religious administration worldwide.