ⲉⲡⲓⲥⲕⲟⲡⲟⲥ

Coptic

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐπίσκοπος (epískopos).

Noun

ⲉⲡⲓⲥⲕⲟⲡⲟⲥ (episkopos) m (plural identical to singular)

  1. (New Testament, earliest Christianity) overseer, inspector
  2. (Christianity) bishop
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