Antiepiscopal

/ˌæntiːɪˈpɪskəpəl/ adjective

Opposed to or against bishops or the authority structure of bishops in religious governance.

From anti- (against) + episcopal (from Latin episcopus, 'bishop'). The term arose during religious reformation movements when Protestants and other groups challenged the hierarchical church structure with bishops as leaders.

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