bishop
UK: ˈbɪʃəp | US: ˈbɪʃəp
n. a senior member of the Christian clergy, typically in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders
n. a chess piece that can move diagonally any number of squares
The word "bishop" traces back to the Greek episkopos (ἐπίσκοπος), meaning "overseer" or "guardian," composed of epi (over) + skopos (watcher). It entered Old English via Latin as bisceop, reflecting the role of bishops as spiritual overseers in early Christian communities. The chess piece was named after the clerical title in the 15th century, possibly due to its diagonal movement symbolizing the bishop's pastoral reach.
The bishop delivered a sermon at the cathedral.
She sacrificed her bishop to gain a positional advantage.
The bishop ordained three new priests last Sunday.
In medieval Europe, bishops often held significant political power.
He moved his bishop to f5, threatening the opponent's queen.