suffragan
pronunciation
How to pronounce suffragan in British English:
UK [ˈsʌfrəgən]
How to pronounce suffragan in American English:
US ['sʌfrəɡən]
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- Noun:
- an assistant or subordinate bishop of a diocese
Word Origin
- suffragan (n.)
- late 14c., "bishop who assists another bishop," especially one with no right of ordinary jurisdiction, from Anglo-French and Old French suffragan (13c.), from Medieval Latin suffraganeus "an assistant," noun use of adjective, "assisting, supporting," applied especially to a bishop, from Latin suffragium "support" (see suffrage). Related: Suffragant.
Example
- 1. In the western christian churches , a bishop with provincial powers , with some authority over suffragan bishops .
- 2. Having supported his appointment as suffragan bishop of reading , dr williams then persuaded him to resign in the name of church unity when the extent of the opposition to his appointment became apparent .
- 3. Provincial councils bring together the suffragan bishops of the metropolitan of an ecclesiastical province and other dignitaries entitled to participate .