ⲉⲡⲓⲥⲕⲟⲡⲟⲥ

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Coptic[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐπίσκοπος (epískopos).

Noun[edit]

ⲉⲡⲓⲥⲕⲟⲡⲟⲥ (episkoposm (plural ⲉⲡⲓⲥⲕⲟⲡⲟⲥ (episkopos))

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

Descendants[edit]

  • Arabic: أُسْقُف (ʔusquf) (see there for further descendants)