ⲉⲡⲓⲥⲕⲟⲡⲟⲥ

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Coptic

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐπίσκοπος (epískopos).

Noun

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ⲉⲡⲓⲥⲕⲟⲡⲟⲥ (episkoposm (plural ⲉⲡⲓⲥⲕⲟⲡⲟⲥ (episkopos))

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

Descendants

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