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bishops

Pronunciation: [ˈbɪʃəps]

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

Context: “religion”

(noun) a bishop is a high-ranking member of the Christian church who oversees other priests and has special responsibilities, like leading a church or group of churches. You can think of them as very important helpers to the head of the church, who are responsible for guiding people in their faith.

Example

The bishop spoke at the special service and inspired many with his words.

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The bishop did not attend the meeting, which disappointed the community.

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What responsibilities does a bishop have in the church?

Context: “games”

(noun) in chess, a bishop is a piece that can move diagonally on the board. It can help players attack their opponent's pieces or defend their own. Imagine it like a character in a game that can only move in a slanted way to capture other pieces.

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She moved her bishop to a strong position, putting her opponent in danger.

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He forgot to protect his bishop, and it was captured easily.

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How far can a bishop move in a game of chess?

How to pronounce bishops

Pronunciation: [ˈbɪʃəps]

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