Meaning
An important church leader who looks after all the churches in an area.
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Word origin
From Greek episkopos, meaning overseer, which became bisceop in Old English.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- episkopos
- English cognates
- episcopal
Grammar
Examples
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A bishop is a senior leader in the church.
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A bishop is above a priest in the church.
chess, diagonal .
The bishop is also a piece in the game of chess.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 27, lesson 11: bishop, defendant, backup and 7 more words.