Cool MateMeaning of Bishop
In simple words: A high-ranking church leader.
Bishop in a sentence
How to use Bishop
Used in religious contexts, especially in Christianity. It's more formal and may not be appropriate in casual conversations without context. Often appears in discussions about church hierarchy or religious ceremonies.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'bishop' in chess, an important piece that moves strategically.
Related words
Collocations with Bishop
- Anglican
- Catholic
- Orthodox
- appoint
- appoint somebody (as)
- be elected
- bishop of
Synonyms for Bishop
- clergyman
- prelate
- ecclesiastic
- minister
- religious leader
Common mistakes with Bishop
- Confused with 'priest' - a bishop is a higher rank.
- Using 'bishop' in casual slang contexts - it's more formal.
- Incorrectly capitalizing 'bishop' when used generically.
Bishop appears in
Bishop in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أسقف
زعيم كنيسة رفيع المستوى.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিশপ
একজন উচ্চ-পদস্থ চার্চ নেতা।
- GermanDeutsch
Bischof
Ein hochrangiger Kirchenführer.
- SpanishEspañol
Obispo
Un líder religioso de alto rango.
- Persianفارسی
اسقف
یک رهبر کلیسایی با رتبه بالا.
- FrenchFrançais
Évêque
Un chef religieux de haut rang.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बिशप
एक उच्च पदस्थ चर्च नेता।
- ItalianItaliano
Vescovo
Un leader religioso di alto rango.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Bispo
Um líder religioso de alta patente.
- RussianРусский
Епископ
Высокопоставленный церковный деятель.
- Urduاردو
بشپ
ایک اعلیٰ درجے کا چرچ لیڈر۔
- Chinese中文
主教
一位高级教会领导人。
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Frequently asked questions about Bishop
What does Bishop mean?
A high-ranking church leader.
What is the definition of Bishop?
a senior priest in charge of the work of the Church in a city or district
How do you use Bishop in a sentence?
the Bishop of Oxford
Can you give another example of Bishop?
Bishop Pritchard
What are synonyms for Bishop?
Common alternatives include clergyman, prelate, ecclesiastic, minister, religious leader.
What is the opposite of Bishop?
Opposite meanings include pawn, rook, knight, queen.
What words go with Bishop?
It commonly pairs with Anglican, Catholic, Orthodox, appoint, appoint somebody (as), be elected, bishop of.
What are common mistakes when using Bishop?
Confused with 'priest' - a bishop is a higher rank. Using 'bishop' in casual slang contexts - it's more formal. Incorrectly capitalizing 'bishop' when used generically.
How do you pronounce Bishop?
US: /["/ˈbɪʃəp/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbɪʃəp/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Bishop?
Used in religious contexts, especially in Christianity. It's more formal and may not be appropriate in casual conversations without context. Often appears in discussions about church hierarchy or religious ceremonies.
What CEFR level is Bishop?
"Bishop" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.