Eveque Meaning in English
word
eɪˈvɛk
ay-VEK
eɪˈvɛk
ay-VEK
Definition
A bishop; a high-ranking Christian cleric responsible for overseeing a group of churches and priests within a specific region or diocese.
Usage & Nuances
French word, usually found in religious or historical contexts. Equivalent to 'bishop' in English. Rare in everyday English—mainly used when discussing French church matters or historical documents.
Spanish: obispoPortuguese (BR): bispoPortuguese (PT): bispoChinese (Simplified): 主教Chinese (Traditional): 主教Hindi: धर्माध्यक्ष (ईसाई धर्म) - बिशपArabic: أسقفBengali: বিষপ (খ্রিস্টান ধর্মীয় পদ)Russian: епископJapanese: 司教Vietnamese: giám mụcKorean: 주교Turkish: piskoposUrdu: بشپ (عیسائی مذہبی عہدہ)Indonesian: uskup
Example Sentences
The eveque led the ceremony at the cathedral.
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A French eveque visited our school last year.
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Every region had its own eveque in medieval France.
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He was appointed eveque after years of service to the church.
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During the festival, the eveque gave a special blessing to everyone.
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You’ll see portraits of many famous eveques in that old French church.
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