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Definition of bishop - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
religionhigh-ranking clergyman overseeing a diocese
- The bishop led the Sunday service.
2.
board gamechess piece moving diagonally on same color squares
- He moved his bishop to capture the knight.
3.
natureTECH. African bird of the genus EuplectesTECH.
- The bishop's bright plumage stood out in the trees.
4.
drinkDated UK mulled wine spiced with oranges and clovesDated UK
- They served bishop at the holiday party.
Images of bishop
chess piece moving diagonally on same color squares 
African bird of the genus Euplectes 
mulled wine spiced with oranges and cloves
Expressions with bishop
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skullcap worn by bishops in the Roman Catholic Church
He donned his bishop's cap before entering the cathedral..
the official seat of a bishop
The cathedral is the bishop's see.
helps a senior bishop in duties
The suffragan bishop assisted in the ceremony.
ring worn by bishop as symbol of office
The bishop's ring was adorned with a large gemstone.
full, puffed sleeve narrowing to a fitted cuff
Her dress featured elegant bishop sleeves that added a dramatic flair to her outfit..
moderate reddish purple color used in bishop's attire
The robe was dyed in bishop's purple.
bishop with non-territorial role
The flying bishop oversees churches across the country.
senior bishop in charge of an ecclesiastical province
The metropolitan bishop presided over the regional synod.
bishop without a diocese, holding a historical title
He was appointed as a titular bishop of a defunct diocese.
type of flower with purple petals
The garden was full of bishop's violet.
common weed in temperate regions
Bishop's weed often invades gardens in Europe.
bishop who rules a territory as a leader
The prince-bishop governed both the church and the land.
Origin of bishop
Greek, episkopos (overseer)
Terms with bishop included in their meaning
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church diocese
principal church of a diocese, where a bishop presides
vatican office
the bishop of Rome and leader of the Roman Catholic Church
ceremonial chair
impressive seat for a monarch or bishop
religion
the office of a bishop or archbishop
respect
polite way to address a bishop or archbishop
religion
related to a bishop's church
religion
bishop with authority over a diocese
church district
district under the jurisdiction of a bishop
bishop's letter
letter from a bishop to his diocese
beginner chess
beginner's checkmate strategy using queen and bishop
religious communication
bishop's letter to clergy or laity with instructions
religion
senior church dignitary like a bishop or cardinal
religion
symbolic staff carried by a bishop showing clerical authority
ecclesiastical
high-ranking bishop in certain Christian churches
religion
high-ranking bishop in Orthodox Christianity
church official
judge or bishop exercising jurisdiction in his own right
religion
seat of the senior bishop in England's Anglican Church
nature
bishop's weed known for nectar production
religion
see of a metropolitan bishop in Orthodox Christianity
religion
highest-ranking bishop in Eastern Orthodox Churches
bishop ordination
ordain someone as a bishop
church
formal approval by a bishop for publication
ecclesiastical
place the ceremonial headpiece on a bishop
religion
place a ceremonial hat on a bishop's head
Examples of bishop in a sentence
A new bishop was appointed to the diocese. The bishop is a crucial piece in controlling the board. She sacrificed her bishop to gain a strategic advantage. A bishop was spotted near the riverbank. The bishop's song was heard at dawn. The recipe called for bishop to complement the dessert.
Guests enjoyed a warm glass of bishop by the fire.
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- French:évêque, fou, ...
- German:Bischof, Läufer, ...
- Italian:vescovo, alfiere, ...
- Spanish:obispo, alfil, ...
- Portuguese:bispo, pássaro-bispo, ...
- Chinese:主教, 象, ...
- Japanese:司教, 僧侶, ...
- Arabic:أُسْقُف, فِيل, ...
- Hebrew:בִּישׁוֹף, רָץ, ...
- Russian:епископ, слон, ...
- Ukrainian:єпископ, слон, ...
- Hindi:धर्माध्यक्ष, ऊँट, ...
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