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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

  • (..) - I was not. Yes, you were. Oh, all right. So shoot me. I was whacking off. That's right. I was choking the bishop, chafing the carrot. You know, saying "hi" to my monster. That's disgusting. Well, excuse me, but some of us still have blood pumping through our veins. (..)
    1999 American Beauty