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Suffragan

/ˈsʌfɹəɡən/

A bishop seen in relation to his archbishop or metropolitan province (which may summon him for support, to attend synods etc.).

📖 Definitions of "Suffragan"

noun
  1. 1

    A bishop seen in relation to his archbishop or metropolitan province (which may summon him for support, to attend synods etc.).

  2. 2

    An auxiliary bishop.

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