coadjutor bishop

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An auxiliary bishop with the right of succession, i.e., he becomes bishop upon the death, removal or retirement of the incumbent bishop.

Word forms

coadjutor bishop coadjutor bishops
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