EPISCOPATES Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

episcopates

noun

plural of episcopate

as in presbyteries

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laities

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hierarchies

Noun

Lake said the contrasts between the quiet and extravagant designs are important and represent someone’s journey through society’s hierarchies.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Depending on the club, the hierarchies are still clear, and there might be little overlap between those positions.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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