episcopates

Definition of episcopatesnext
plural of episcopate

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hierarchies
Noun
  • By calling itself an institute, the artist-run organization adopts the traditional markers of academic power while collapsing the hierarchies of collegiate critical theory and interdisciplinary studies programs.
    Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Working with the remnants of the Iranian regime would be much more complex, given the Tehran government’s longevity, ideological hostility toward Washington, and hierarchies.
    Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Episcopates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/episcopates. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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