bishop
Translation
bishop
Examples
The bishop visited the local church.
The bishop visited the local church.
He moved his bishop to check the king.
He moved his bishop to check the king.
Grammar Patterns
a bishop A high-ranking Christian cleric. The bishop visited the local church.
a bishop A chess piece. He moved his bishop to check the king.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (religion) priest, cleric; (chess) knight, rook
Etymology
From Greek 'episkopos', meaning 'overseer'. Someone who oversees a church.
Memory Tips
Imagine a church bishop playing a game of chess with the bishop piece.