suffragan

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman, Old French suffragam, from (the stem of) Latin suffrāgium (“suffrage”).

noun

  1. A bishop seen in relation to his archbishop or metropolitan province (which may summon him for support, to attend synods etc.).
  2. An auxiliary bishop.
    A suffragan could share the tasks which were special to bishops; for example, by conducting confirmations. 2015, GR Evans, Edward Hicks: Pacifist Bishop at War

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