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bishop

/ˈbɪʃəp/ noun · British & US
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What does bishop mean?

noun

A high-ranking clergyman in the Christian Church, typically ranking below an archbishop. A piece that can move diagonally in various chess openings.

Example

"The bishop of the diocese was a respected figure in the community."

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