Bishop: meaning, definitions and examples

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bishop

 

[ ˈbɪʃəp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chess piece

A bishop is a piece in the game of chess that can move diagonally across the board. Each player starts the game with two bishops, one on a light square and one on a dark square.

Synonyms

chess piece, religious leader

Examples of usage

  • The bishop can move diagonally in any direction.
  • Capturing the opponent's bishop can give you an advantage in the game.
Context #2 | Noun

religious leader

In the Christian church, a bishop is a senior member of the clergy who is responsible for overseeing a group of churches or a diocese.

Synonyms

clergyman, prelate

Examples of usage

  • The bishop officiated the wedding ceremony.
  • The bishop delivered a sermon to the congregation.

Translations

Translations of the word "bishop" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bispo

🇮🇳 बिशप

🇩🇪 Bischof

🇮🇩 uskup

🇺🇦 єпископ

🇵🇱 biskup

🇯🇵 ビショップ

🇫🇷 évêque

🇪🇸 obispo

🇹🇷 piskopos

🇰🇷 주교

🇸🇦 أسقف

🇨🇿 biskup

🇸🇰 biskup

🇨🇳 主教

🇸🇮 škof

🇮🇸 biskup

🇰🇿 епископ

🇬🇪 ეპისკოპოსი

🇦🇿 episkop

🇲🇽 obispo

Etymology

The word 'bishop' originated from the Old English word 'bisceop', which in turn came from the Latin word 'episcopus', meaning overseer. The role of bishops in the Christian church can be traced back to the early days of Christianity, with bishops serving as spiritual leaders and administrators. Over time, the term 'bishop' has also been adopted in other contexts, such as chess, to refer to a specific piece on the board.

See also: archbishop, bishopric.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,579, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.