bishop
/ˈbɪʃəp/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a high-ranking Christian priest who leads a group of churches, or a piece in the game of chess.
When to Use
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Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“The bishop gave a speech at the cathedral yesterday.”
“I moved my bishop to protect the king in chess.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
An overseer of congregations: either any such overseer, generally speaking, or (in Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Anglicanism, etc.) an official in the church hierarchy (actively or nominally) governing a diocese, supervising the church's priests, deacons, and property in its territory.
Related Words
Synonyms:
clergymanpriest
Word Family:
bishopricbishops