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Vocabulary Entry
suffragan
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A bishop who is subordinate to a metropolitan bishop.
Example Sentences
"The suffragan played an important role in the diocese, assisting the metropolitan bishop."
"After his appointment, he took on various responsibilities as a suffragan."
"The church held a ceremony to honor the work of its suffragans."
A
adjective
Designating a bishop who has jurisdiction over a subordinate area.
Example Sentences
"The suffragan bishop attended the meeting alongside the metropolitan."
"Her suffragan duties included overseeing several parishes."
"The suffragan title was a mark of distinction within the church hierarchy."