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[ English
[ Etymology
Old English biscop, from Vulgar Latin biscopus, from Latin episcopus (“‘overseer, supervisor’”), from Ancient Greek ἐπίσκοπος (episkopos), “‘overseer’”), from ἐπί (epi), “‘over’”) + σκοπέω (skopeō), “‘I examine’”).
[ Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈbɪʃəp/
[ Noun
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bishop (plural bishops)
- A high ranking official in the Catholic church who governs a diocese, or a similar official in other denominations and religions.
- (chess) A piece that may be moved only diagonally.
- (slang) penis (see bash the bishop).
[ Translations
church official
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chess piece
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