Meaning of the word bishop in English
What does bishop mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bishop
US /ˈbɪʃ.əp/
UK /ˈbɪʃ.əp/
Noun
1.
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders
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The bishop presided over the ordination ceremony.
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She met with the local bishop to discuss community issues.
2.
a chess piece, typically carved with a miter-shaped top, that can move any number of squares diagonally in any direction
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The player moved his bishop to attack the opponent's rook.
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A bishop can only move on squares of the same color.