bishop

Definition

  • noun: an official in some Christian religions who is ranked higher than a priest and who is usually in charge of church matters in a specific geographical area
  • noun: one having spiritual or ecclesiastical supervision
  • synonyms: confirm, prelate, pontifex

Examples

  • Roman Catholic 'bishops'

  • the 'Bishop' of New York

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That's on B, not C. - I'm sorry? - And you want the Sicilian Defence? Well, impossible. C, that's where that should be. Your fianchetto bishop, he's on the G. That's the way it should be, but that's not what's happening. What's happening here is the Scotch Game. And play the gambit, (..)
    2014 The Dark Horse
  • (..) Nothing. - You want a beer? - Yeah. And then surely the day follows the night. As a knight takes the bishop. My old friends, it's been such a long time. It's been such a long time. I missed you. I missed you. (..)
    2014 The Dark Horse