Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/oˈβispo/

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Translation

bishop

Word origin

From Latin episcopus, borrowed from Greek episkopos ('overseer, guardian'), from epi ('over') plus skopos ('watcher'). The same Greek word gives English bishop and episcopal.

Origin
Greek
Root
episkopos
English cognates
bishop, episcopal

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralobispos

Examples

catedral.

The bishop led the mass in the cathedral.

pasada.

The new bishop arrived in the city last week.

, mueve diagonal.

In chess, the bishop moves diagonally.

bendijo fieles reunidos.

The bishop blessed the gathered faithful.

ceremonia.

Several bishops attended the ceremony.

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This word is part of lesson 68.