Designating a diocesan bishop when considered in relation to the archbishop or metropolitan to whom the bishop is subordinate. Also: designating…

Of a bishopric: subordinate to a metropolitan or archiepiscopal see and its incumbent (frequently with to). Also: designating the see of a bishop…

Designating a suffragan bishop or diocese.

Of or of the nature of a suffragan (in various senses); esp. designating a suffragan bishop, of or relating to a suffragan bishop; = suffragan, adj.…

Christian Church. Designating a bishop appointed to act as an assistant to a diocesan bishop, archbishop, etc.; a suffragan bishop.

Belonging to a chorepiscopus or country bishop of the early church.

of or relating to a suffragan bishop or bishopric.