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bishop Synonyms

Another word for bishop

Choosing another word for bishop depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A senior member of the Christian clergy who is usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.

Usage Example

"The prelate presided over the annual confirmation ceremony at the historic cathedral."

Strongest
prelate
Strong
ordinary
diocesan
pontiff
Weak
metropolitan
primate

• noun (Context 2)

Any of several small African weaverbirds of the genus Euplectes, the males of which develop striking bright red or yellow and black breeding plumage.

Usage Example

"During the rainy season, the male southern red bishopbird displays its brilliant scarlet and black feathers among the reeds."

Strongest
bishopbird

• noun (Context 3)

A hot, spiced mulled punch made with red wine, sugar, and roasted oranges or lemons.

Usage Example

"After their long walk in the snow, the guests warmed themselves by the fire with mugs of hot spiced mulled wine."

Strong
mulled wine

Opposites of bishop

The opposite of bishop shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

layman
layperson
See all opposites of bishop

• Nearby Words

bisexuality
bisexually
bishkek
bishop
bismarck
bisoke
bison

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bishop. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bishop
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