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bishop

Pronunciation: [ˈbɪʃəp]

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Learn how to use bishop in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “religion”

(noun) A bishop is a high-ranking leader in some Christian churches. They help guide the church and its members and often oversee many local churches.

Example

The bishop visited our church last Sunday to give a special sermon.

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The bishop did not attend the annual meeting because he was unwell.

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What responsibilities does a bishop have in our community?

Context: “games”

(noun) In chess, a bishop is a piece that moves diagonally on the board. Each player has two bishops that can be very powerful in the game.

Example

She used her bishop to trap her opponent's king.

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His bishop was not safe and got captured easily during the game.

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How many squares can a bishop move on the chessboard?

How to pronounce bishop

Pronunciation: [ˈbɪʃəp]

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