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episcopalian
UK /ɪˌpɪskəˈpeɪliən/US /ɪˌpɪskəˈpeɪliən/
词源
源自拉丁语 'episcopalis'（主教的），经法语 'épiscopalien' 演变而来，指遵循主教制（episcopacy）的基督教教派成员。
noun
❶ 指美国圣公会（Episcopal Church）的成员或信徒，该教派属于基督教新教，沿袭英国国教传统，由主教制管理。
“She was raised as an Episcopalian and attended church every Sunday.”
（她从小是圣公会信徒，每周日都会去教堂。）
“Many Episcopalians follow the Book of Common Prayer in their worship.”
（许多圣公会信徒在礼拜中使用《公祷书》。）
同义词:Anglican, Protestant, church member
adjective
❶ 形容与美国圣公会相关的事物，包括其教义、仪式或组织形式。
“The Episcopalian liturgy is known for its formal and traditional style.”
（圣公会的礼拜仪式以其正式和传统的风格著称。）
“They had an Episcopalian wedding ceremony with full choir accompaniment.”
（他们举行了有完整唱诗班伴奏的圣公会式婚礼。）
同义词:Anglican, ecclesiastical, church-related
常见短语
Episcopalian Church — 特指美国圣公会，即美国的新教主教制教会，与英国国教（Anglican Church）同源但独立。
“The Episcopalian Church allows the ordination of women as priests.”
（美国圣公会允许按立女性为牧师。）