bishop

Mitered clergy leader

A bishop is a senior member of the Christian clergy, typically overseeing a diocese or regional group of churches.

The rank sits above priest and below archbishop in traditions that maintain episcopal hierarchy.

In chess, a bishop is a piece that moves diagonally across the board, its pointed top suggesting a bishop's mitre.

The word also names a mulled wine drink sweetened with citrus.

The bishop confirmed the young parishioners. (Capitalized Bishop is a surname.)

attire

mitre

Pointed clerical headwear

crosierEpiscopal ceremonial staff
vestmentsCeremonial religious attire
cassockFull-length clerical garment

cope · stole · ring · purple · alb · surplice · pallium · regalia · ceremonial

chess

checkmate

Inescapable capture position

diagonalSlanting line or path
fianchettoFlank bishop placement
endgameConcluding phase of competition

gambit · opening · pinning · skewer · zugzwang · middlegame · development · tactics · sacrifice · fork

clergy

priest

One who performs sacraments

deaconJunior clergy member
ministerReligious leader or serve
pastorChristian congregation leader

rector · vicar · cardinal · pope · ordination · diocese · cathedral · see

drink

mulled wine

Spiced, heated red drink

portDocking place for ships
citrusAcidic fruits with segments
spicedSeasoned with aromatics

warm · holiday · claret · wassail · toddy · grog · cinnamon · nutmeg · cloves · orange peel

Categories

CatholicismVatican, cardinals, pope, Holy Communion, popes
chesscheck, pawns, knights, rooks, pawn
Medieval Europekings, queens, knights, castles, castle
chess piecespawn, rook, queen, knight, white king
historical rolesking, queen, emperor, knight, peasant
titlesMr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., Miss

Opposites

clerical rank/hierarchy

bishoplayperson

Non-specialist or unordained person

layman · laywoman · deacon · curate · seminarian

clergy vs. laity

bishoplayperson

Non-specialist or unordained person

layman · laywoman · parishioner · congregant · laity

chess piece movement

bishoprook

Chess piece or corvid

castle · knight · pawn · queen · king

Phrases

Catholic bishopSenior clergy over diocese
bishop's seat
Bishop's PalaceOfficial dwelling of diocese head
black bishopChess piece moving diagonally
suffragan bishopAssistant to chief bishop
Christian bishopSenior ordained church leader

Family

bishops, suffragan bishop, bishopric, archbishop, archbishops, archbishopric, bishoprics

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G