CEFR B2

bishop

noun

Meaning

A senior Christian clergyman, typically one with jurisdiction over a diocese.

Examples

The bishop blessed the congregation and wished them well.
He was ordained as a bishop in the Anglican Church.

Synonyms: pastor, prelate, vicar

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bishop (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: [ˈbɪʃəp]

Definition

A senior Christian clergyman, typically one with jurisdiction over a diocese.

Examples

The bishop blessed the congregation and wished them well.
He was ordained as a bishop in the Anglican Church.
The bishop's sermon focused on the importance of faith and forgiveness.

How to Use bishop

bishop of (prepositional phrase): Used to indicate the diocese or region a bishop presides over. — "The bishop of London gave a speech at the ceremony."
consecrate as bishop (collocation): To officially ordain someone as a bishop. — "He was consecrated as bishop in a special ceremony."

Synonyms of bishop

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