bishop
noun
a person who supervises a number of local churches or a diocese, being in the Greek, Roman Catholic, Anglican, and other churches a member of the highest order of the ministry.
bishops
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pluralof bishop.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The investigations are commissioned by the pontiff and were introduced in 2019 to combat sexual abuse and hold bishops and other high-ranking Catholic Church officials accountable for their actions.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
America’s bishops have much to learn from Sheen’s witness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
When appointing bishops and archbishops, the Church presents a candidate to the prime minister who then advises the monarch on who to install in the role.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
In practical terms, for nearly 20 years the prime minister has not had much of a role in the selection of Church of England bishops.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
“Here one was sure to meet scholars, philosophers, philanthropists, judges, bishops, clergymen, and statesmen,” Elizabeth wrote.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
