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Where does “Episcopalian” come from?

Episcopalian derives from English Episcopal, formed in Latin with the suffix -ianus from Latin episcopus, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European -yós.

Episcopalian (English): An adherent of the Episcopal Churches of America...

Definitions

  1. An adherent of the Episcopal Churches of America...

Ancestry of “Episcopalian”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishEpiscopalOf or relating to the affairs of an Anglican...
2Middle Englishepiscopal—
3Late Latinepiscopalis—
4Latinepiscopusan overseer, supervisor, bishop in a Christian...
5Ancient Greekἐπίσκοποςwatcher, guardian; scout, watch; overseer,...
6Ancient GreekἐπισκοπέωI watch over
7Ancient Greekἐπι-on, upon, on top of, all over, covering; on,...
8Ancient Greekἐπίas well, besides; For usage in composition, see...
9Ancient GreekἩμέρα—
10Ancient Greekἦμαρday; by day; midday
11Proto-Hellenicā́mər—
12Proto-Indo-Europeanh₂eh₃mr̥heat
13Proto-Indo-Europeanh₂eh₃-to be hot; to burn

Words derived from “Episcopalian”

  • Episcopalianism
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