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bishop

Pronunciation: [ˈbɪʃəp]

Word

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.

Example

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

Example

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.

Example

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

Example

How many squares can a bishop move on the chessboard?

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