What does Bishop mean?

Bishop means: (Christian) bishop, (chess) bishop.

Pronunciation: English [?bp], American [?bp].

Phrases: Walter Bishop, Bishop ending, elephant endgame, elephant endgame.

Example: Bishop Daly said he was devastated by news of the Cardinal's death. Translation: Bishop Daly said he was extremely shocked and saddened to hear the news of the Cardinal's death.

Extended information The same root word of Bishop: bishopric.

Meaning: the office of a bishop, a bishopric.

Phrases: 1. Presiding Bishopric.

2. Create bishopric, create the position of bishop.

Example: He?must?have been?a?pretty sweet talker?though,?because?he?did manage?to get?his?bishopricback after?just?a?few years.?Translation: However, he must have a

Clever, for only a few years later the episcopacy was once again within his grasp.