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bishop

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bishop /ˈbɪʃəp/ noun
plural bishops
bishop
/ˈbɪʃəp/
noun
plural bishops
Britannica Dictionary definition of BISHOP
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: an official in some Christian religions who is ranked higher than a priest and who is usually in charge of church matters in a specific geographical area
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: a piece in the game of chess that moves across the board at an angle — see picture at chess