Bishoplike

/ˈbɪʃəplaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or characteristic of a bishop; having the qualities, appearance, or manner of a bishop.

Etymology

From 'bishop' plus the Old English suffix '-like' (meaning resembling or similar to), seen in 'lifelike,' 'warlike,' and 'childlike.'

Kelly Says

The '-like' suffix is endlessly productive in modern English—you can say 'TikTok-like' or 'AI-like' and everyone understands you, because we've used this suffix to compare things for over a thousand years.

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