bishop

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbɪʃəp/
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• Hyphenation: bish‧op

Noun

Singular bishop

Plural bishops

1. In some churches a bishop is a senior minister or priest, and is responsible for a diocese.
2. A bishop is a piece in a game called chess.

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  A bishop

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  A bishop in chess