Bishop
noun
A religious leader in Christianity.
The bishop dedicated the new church building.
Often appears as...
- catholic bishop
- bishop's office
noun
A piece in chess that moves diagonally.
The bishop can control long-range squares in chess.
Often appears as...
- white bishop
- black bishop
noun
A type of hot drink or punch, often made with wine, oranges, and spices.
At the medieval fair, they are serving traditional beverages such as bishop.
Often appears as...
- drink bishop
- warm bishop
noun
A pattern or mark that resembles a bishop's headdress or mitre.
The cathedral's ceiling has a bishop pattern.
Often appears as...
- bishop pattern
- bishop design
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Literary
noun
A type of bird, such as the red bishop, characterized by brightly colored males.
The red bishop is one of the most brightly colored birds in Africa.
Often appears as...
- red bishop
- yellow bishop
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Technical
noun
A religious leader in Christianity.
The bishop dedicated the new church building.
Often appears as...
- catholic bishop
- bishop's office
noun
A piece in chess that moves diagonally.
The bishop can control long-range squares in chess.
Often appears as...
- white bishop
- black bishop
noun
A type of hot drink or punch, often made with wine, oranges, and spices.
At the medieval fair, they are serving traditional beverages such as bishop.
Often appears as...
- drink bishop
- warm bishop
noun
A pattern or mark that resembles a bishop's headdress or mitre.
The cathedral's ceiling has a bishop pattern.
Often appears as...
- bishop pattern
- bishop design
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A type of bird, such as the red bishop, characterized by brightly colored males.
The red bishop is one of the most brightly colored birds in Africa.
Often appears as...
- red bishop
- yellow bishop
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Rank
Bishop is a high-ranking position in the church, with leadership responsibilities.
She's aiming to become the youngest female bishop.
Pro Tip 2/3Church Ceremonies
Bishops often lead special church ceremonies, such as ordinations and confirmations.
The bishop presided over the ordination ceremony.
Pro Tip 3/3Diocese Leadership
A bishop is in charge of a 'diocese', a district of churches in an area.
The bishop discussed diocese matters at the conference.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Rank
Bishop is a high-ranking position in the church, with leadership responsibilities.
She's aiming to become the youngest female bishop.
Pro Tip 2/3Church Ceremonies
Bishops often lead special church ceremonies, such as ordinations and confirmations.
The bishop presided over the ordination ceremony.
Pro Tip 3/3Diocese Leadership
A bishop is in charge of a 'diocese', a district of churches in an area.
The bishop discussed diocese matters at the conference.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Rank
Bishop is a high-ranking position in the church, with leadership responsibilities.
She's aiming to become the youngest female bishop.
Pro Tip 2/3Church Ceremonies
Bishops often lead special church ceremonies, such as ordinations and confirmations.
The bishop presided over the ordination ceremony.
Pro Tip 3/3Diocese Leadership
A bishop is in charge of a 'diocese', a district of churches in an area.
The bishop discussed diocese matters at the conference.
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Growing Up Transgender...
everything's fine in in our church in the lds church she was ordained to the priesthood and was the first assistant to the bishop and so she was you know very involved and so i came home one day because she hadn't shown up at church and she was still in bed and i came in and i said hey what's the deal
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Giving checkmate is...
pieces in order to attack the king and we usually say that I have compensation like the black piece is very much out of the board on the side and I have two bishops which are can be very strong so more or less the game is balanced but it can be dangerous for black okay is it
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Adam Nicolson: The King...
bishops here down through the church to the people and to the laity to the to the great Lords the lesser Lords and the people down here so he is the fount of all goodness and all of these people down here they have little red cartoons coming out of their faces and every
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Why is Vermeer's "Girl...
After eight decades of rebellion against Spanish power, the Dutch came to favor the idea of self-rule and a political republic. Cities like Delft were unsupervised by kings or bishops, so many artists like Vermeer were left without traditional patrons.
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Science Fiction Inspires...
and director stanley kubrick marvin minsky an early ai researcher at mit advised kubrick on the direction of ai computer hal 9000 hal 9000 could speak good afternoon mr amer play chess bishop takes knight's pawn and make plans open the pod bay
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The Call of Everest PIPE...
tent without food without oxygen now Willie ensel and Barry bishop between them they lost 19 toes so it was a fairly high price to pay that same expedition also lost one climber Jake
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A project of peace,...
a Coptic bishop from the third century, who said:, which means in English, "Anyone who wants to see the sunlight clearly needs to wipe his eyes first." It was really important for me
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History's "worst" nun -...
In 1690, a bishop published Sor Juana’s private critique of a respected sermon. In the publication, he admonished Sor Juana to devote herself to prayer rather than debate.
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Bill Strickland:...
very close proximity and the bishop adopted me as his kid and last year I spoke at his memorial service and wished him well in this life
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The murder of ancient...
In the city of Alexandria in 415 CE, the bishop and the governor were in a fight.
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Growing Up Transgender...
everything's fine in in our church in the lds church she was ordained to the priesthood and was the first assistant to the bishop and so she was you know very involved and so i came home one day because she hadn't shown up at church and she was still in bed and i came in and i said hey what's the deal
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
pieces in order to attack the king and we usually say that I have compensation like the black piece is very much out of the board on the side and I have two bishops which are can be very strong so more or less the game is balanced but it can be dangerous for black okay is it
Video examples
Adam Nicolson: The King...
bishops here down through the church to the people and to the laity to the to the great Lords the lesser Lords and the people down here so he is the fount of all goodness and all of these people down here they have little red cartoons coming out of their faces and every
Video examples
Why is Vermeer's "Girl...
After eight decades of rebellion against Spanish power, the Dutch came to favor the idea of self-rule and a political republic. Cities like Delft were unsupervised by kings or bishops, so many artists like Vermeer were left without traditional patrons.
Video examples
Science Fiction Inspires...
and director stanley kubrick marvin minsky an early ai researcher at mit advised kubrick on the direction of ai computer hal 9000 hal 9000 could speak good afternoon mr amer play chess bishop takes knight's pawn and make plans open the pod bay
Video examples
The Call of Everest PIPE...
tent without food without oxygen now Willie ensel and Barry bishop between them they lost 19 toes so it was a fairly high price to pay that same expedition also lost one climber Jake
Video examples
A project of peace,...
a Coptic bishop from the third century, who said:, which means in English, "Anyone who wants to see the sunlight clearly needs to wipe his eyes first." It was really important for me
Video examples
History's "worst" nun -...
In 1690, a bishop published Sor Juana’s private critique of a respected sermon. In the publication, he admonished Sor Juana to devote herself to prayer rather than debate.
Video examples
Bill Strickland:...
very close proximity and the bishop adopted me as his kid and last year I spoke at his memorial service and wished him well in this life
Video examples
The murder of ancient...
In the city of Alexandria in 415 CE, the bishop and the governor were in a fight.
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Jimmy Carter
American President
My understanding of racial discrimination as a child was highly distorted because the most prominent man in Archery was an African-American bishop. When he came home from up north, where he was in charge of A.M.E. churches in five states, it was front-page news. He was the most successful man in my life.
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Junior Seau
American Athlete
Football is a chess game to me. If you move your pawn against my bishop, I'll counter that move to beat you. Football is the same way. I study so much film that I know exactly what teams are going to do. I love knowing what a offense is going to run and stuffing that play.
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David Blunkett
British Politician
Bishops and judges are some of the best politicians in the world. They know how to manipulate the political process.
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Peter Hollingworth
Australian Clergyman
There are no training courses to make people bishops. You have to learn on the job.
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James Thomson
Scottish Musician
I think a bishop who doesn't give offence to anyone is probably not a good bishop.
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Richard G. Scott
American Clergyman
Seek out your bishop. He will show you how to repent and will help you do it.
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Hans Kung
Swiss Theologian
I remember the Curia said, that's up to the American bishops, not up to Rome.
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Blase J. Cupich
American Clergyman
I think that the Pope has trust in every bishop that is appointed.
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Richard Dawkins
English Scientist
Bishops sit in the House of Lords automatically.
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Boris Spassky
Russian Celebrity
We were like bishops of opposite color.
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Jimmy Carter
American President
My understanding of racial discrimination as a child was highly distorted because the most prominent man in Archery was an African-American bishop. When he came home from up north, where he was in charge of A.M.E. churches in five states, it was front-page news. He was the most successful man in my life.
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Junior Seau
American Athlete
Football is a chess game to me. If you move your pawn against my bishop, I'll counter that move to beat you. Football is the same way. I study so much film that I know exactly what teams are going to do. I love knowing what a offense is going to run and stuffing that play.
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David Blunkett
British Politician
Bishops and judges are some of the best politicians in the world. They know how to manipulate the political process.
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Peter Hollingworth
Australian Clergyman
There are no training courses to make people bishops. You have to learn on the job.
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James Thomson
Scottish Musician
I think a bishop who doesn't give offence to anyone is probably not a good bishop.
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Richard G. Scott
American Clergyman
Seek out your bishop. He will show you how to repent and will help you do it.
Quote examples
Hans Kung
Swiss Theologian
I remember the Curia said, that's up to the American bishops, not up to Rome.
Quote examples
Blase J. Cupich
American Clergyman
I think that the Pope has trust in every bishop that is appointed.
Quote examples
Richard Dawkins
English Scientist
Bishops sit in the House of Lords automatically.
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Boris Spassky
Russian Celebrity
We were like bishops of opposite color.
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