Definition

A high-ranking religious leader in Christianity who oversees a group of churches and has special authority, or a chess piece that moves diagonally.

Example

The bishop led the service at the cathedral on Sunday.

Conversation

Did you hear that the bishop is visiting our church this Sunday?

Really? That sounds exciting!

Yeah, I haven't seen a bishop in a long time; it should be interesting.

I agree! I hope he shares some inspiring stories.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bishop → The word 'bishop' comes from Old English 'bisceop', which is derived from the Late Latin 'episcopus', meaning overseer. The Latin term originates from the Greek 'episkopos' (ἐπίσκοπος), where 'epi-' means over and 'skopein' means to look. Thus, a bishop is an overseer in a religious context.

Memory Tip

Think of a bishop as someone who is 'looking over' ('epi-') a community or congregation, guiding and overseeing their spiritual needs.

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