"Episcopal" vs "Episcopalian"

[bostonian]

Can somebody give me a grammar lesson regarding the words "Episcopal" and "Episcopalian"? When is it appropriate to use "Episcopal" and when is it appropriate to use "Episcopalian"?

There is a radio talk show host in Boston named Lovell Dyett who talks about how his father was an "Episcopalian Priest". I thought the correct term was "Episcopal Priest". No?

[angli_fan]

Dec 7, 2008 0:07:45 GMT -5 bostonian said:

There is a radio talk show host in Boston named Lovell Dyett who talks about how his father was an "Episcopalian Priest". I thought the correct term was "Episcopal Priest". No?

Yes; you are correct.

"Episcopal" is an adjective. "Episcopalian" is a noun.

Episcopalians go to the Episcopal church. Episcopals never, ever go to the Episcopalian church.

Pax;

angli_fan