antibishop

English

Etymology

18th-century back-formation by analogy with antipope, from anti- +‎ bishop.

Noun

antibishop (plural antibishops)

  1. (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.]

Alternative forms

  • anti-bishop

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