Antibishop
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Antibishop is a noun meaning (historical, ecclesiastical, chiefly in medieval and early modern history) A pretender to the episcopal office, such as a bishop appointed by an antipope. [from 18th c.].
Meaning
(historical, ecclesiastical, chiefly in medieval and early modern history) A pretender to the episcopal office, such as a bishop appointed by an antipope. [from 18th c.].
Word Forms
- antibishops
- anti-bishop
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antipope, antipapist, antipapalist, anticlericalist, anticleric, antipapalism.
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