Word
bishop
Meanings
a senior Christian religious leader who oversees churches in a particular region
a chess piece that moves diagonally
Definition
A bishop is a senior Christian leader who oversees a group of churches in a region.
A bishop is a high-ranking member of the Christian clergy, especially in churches such as the Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox traditions. Bishops typically supervise priests and parishes within a particular area called a diocese. The word can also refer to a piece in chess that moves diagonally across the board.
Examples
- The bishop encouraged the clergy to focus on community outreach rather than internal politics.
- I met the bishop after the service, and his questions about our project were unexpectedly detailed.
- She wrote a thoughtful letter to the bishop asking for guidance on volunteering in the diocese.
- They watched the bishop arrive for the ceremony, noting the careful choreography of the procession.
- You can win that exchange if you trade your bishop at the right moment and open the diagonal.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse bishop (a church leader) with priest (a local clergy member) and use them interchangeably.
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