World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesobispo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: obispo
"El obispo se reunió con los sacerdotes."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
A senior member of the Christian clergy, typically in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
"The bishop led the Sunday service at the cathedral."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English 'bisceop', which stems from the Vulgar Latin 'ebiscopus', an alteration of the Late Latin 'episcopus'. This ultimately traces back to the Ancient Greek 'episkopos', meaning 'overseer', composed of 'epi-' (over) and 'skopos' (watcher).
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Bishop"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Bishop" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
évêque
Transliteration: évêque
"L'évêque a visité la paroisse."
Bischof
Transliteration: Bischof
"Der Bischof hielt eine Predigt."
vescovo
Transliteration: vescovo
"Il vescovo ha benedetto la nuova chiesa."
obispo
Transliteration: obispo
"El obispo se reunió con los sacerdotes."
bispo
Transliteration: bispo
"O bispo celebrou a missa solene."
बिशप
Transliteration: bishap
"बिशप ने चर्च में प्रार्थना की।"
主教
Transliteration: zhǔjiào
"主教主持了当天的仪式。"
주교
Transliteration: jugyo
"주교님이 성당을 방문하셨습니다."
司教
Transliteration: shikyō
"司教がミサを執り行った。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Spanish termsA barracks or building intended for the accommodation of soldiers, usually located within a fortified place.
A secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Bishop"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.