主教|しゅきょうshukyou[0]heiban (flat)
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Definitions
- nounbishop (Orthodox, Anglican, etc.)
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym司教しきょうNeutral term for a bishop of the Catholic Church; use it in Catholic contexts, as 主教 is the term for Orthodox and Anglican bishops.
Choose by denomination: 主教 is the term for bishops in the Orthodox and Anglican churches (among others), while 司教 is used for Catholic bishops.
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