Bishop

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪʃəp/

Definitions of bishop

noun A piece used in the game of chess, typically shaped like a small mitered king.

Example Sentences

A1 The bishop moved diagonally across the chessboard.

A2 The bishop gave a sermon at the church on Sunday.

B1 The bishop was appointed to oversee several parishes in the diocese.

B2 The bishop presided over the ordination of new priests.

C1 The bishop's eloquent speeches inspired many to join the church.

C2 The bishop's progressive views on social issues caused controversy within the clergy.

Examples of bishop in a Sentence

formal The bishop led the congregation in prayer during the church service.

informal I saw the bishop at the grocery store yesterday, he was buying bread.

slang That bishop is always dressed to the nines, he's quite the fashionista.

figurative In the game of chess, the bishop is a powerful piece that moves diagonally across the board.

Grammatical Forms of bishop

• past tense: bishops
• plural: bishops
• comparative: more bishop
• superlative: most bishop
• present tense: bishops
• future tense: will bishop
• perfect tense: have bishoped
• continuous tense: is bishoping
• singular: bishop
• positive degree: bishop
• infinitive: to bishop
• gerund: bishing
• participle: bished

Origin and Evolution of bishop

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'bishop' originates from the Greek word 'episkopos', meaning overseer or supervisor.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bishop' has retained its original meaning of a senior member of the Christian clergy responsible for overseeing a diocese, but has also come to be used in a more general sense to refer to a high-ranking official or leader in various organizations.