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

  • (..) All I have to do... Is wait. I like Switzerland. They respect a man's privacy here. Particularly if he has a fortune. Bishop takes knight to check. The game is over, You should get that shoulder looked at. About that fortune of yours... I believe it's ...Just been substantially reduced (..)
    2011 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
  • (..) ♪ Speaking french ♪ I beg you. ♪ Speaking french ♪ Sorry, sister. Germany will pay... Mark my word. That doesn't boat well does it? Seems your bishop was of some benefit.. After all The game is still young. Actually it's in it adolescence. No loose ends. What happened....I'm a doctor, A Doctor! (..)
    2011 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows