офице́р — meaning in English

English meaning

• bishop noun A senior clergy member who oversees churches and priests within a district (a diocese).
• officer noun Someone holding a position of authority, especially in the military, police, or government.

Senses

офице́р is used for these senses in English:

• bishop (chess) The chess piece denoted ♗ or ♝ which moves along diagonal lines and developed from the shatranj alfil ("elephant") and was originally known as the aufil or archer in English.
• officer A respectful term of address for an officer, especially a police officer.

bishop — full definition

1. noun A senior clergy member who oversees churches and priests within a district (a diocese).
2. noun A chess piece that moves diagonally.

officer — full definition

1. noun Someone holding a position of authority, especially in the military, police, or government.
2. noun A respectful way to address a police officer.

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