1. relating to or governed by bishops or a bishop
2. of or relating to the Episcopal Church or other churches with episcopal government
Usage: often capitalized when referring to the Protestant Episcopal Church

Examples

• The episcopal authority of the bishop extends throughout the diocese.
• She attended an episcopal church in her hometown.
• Episcopal governance relies on a hierarchy of bishops.
• The Episcopal Church is a major Protestant denomination in the United States.
• Episcopal traditions emphasize apostolic succession.