Main Entry: epis·co·pal

Pronunciation: \i-ˈpis-kə-pəl, -bəl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin episcopalis, from episcopus bishop — more at bishop

Date: 15th century

1 : of or relating to a bishop
2 : of, having, or constituting government by bishops
3 capitalized : of or relating to the Protestant Episcopal Church representing the Anglican communion in the United States

— epis·co·pal·ly \-p(ə-)lē\ adverb