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单词	episcopate
释义	episcopate noun epis·​co·​pate i-ˈpi-skə-pət  -ˌpāt 1 : the rank or office of or term of as a bishop 2 : diocese 3 : the body of bishops (as in a country) Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web The selection of Bishop McElroy, whose diocese has never been led by a cardinal, sends a message about the pope’s wish for a more liberal orientation for the U.S. episcopate. Francis X. Rocca, WSJ, 29 May 2022 At their last meeting, in June, U.S. bishops voted by a large majority to proceed with drafting a statement on the matter, over the objections of Pope Francis’ strongest supporters in the U.S. episcopate. WSJ, 14 Oct. 2021 The letter, dated Jan. 1, is Pope Francis’ most explicit acknowledgment yet of the tensions between him and the U.S. episcopate. Francis X. Rocca, WSJ, 3 Jan. 2019 Healing will not begin until the episcopate reveals to the world what true repentance looks like, and makes that repentance visible through a change in behavior. C.c. Pecknold, WSJ, 16 Aug. 2018 The delay shows that the Vatican simply doesn’t place the same value on speed and openness with the public that the U.S. episcopate does. Mene Ukueberuwa, WSJ, 15 Nov. 2018 Word History First Known Use 1641, in the meaning defined at sense 1 episcopate noun as in presbytery Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance presbytery diaconate clergy hierarchy priesthood spirituality ministry church spiritualty first estate cloth clerkship monkhood Antonyms & Near Antonyms laity
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