plural bishops
1
: 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
Roman Catholic bishops
the Bishop of New York
2
: a piece in the game of chess that moves across the board at an angle
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“Bishop.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/bishop. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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