askofu
ah-SKOH-foo
How to say it
Swahiliaskofuah-SKOH-foosoon
Englishbishop
Frenchévêque
Meaning
A senior church leader who oversees the priests and congregations of a diocese, in the Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran and other churches.
Good to know
Plural maaskofu. Askofu Mkuu is an archbishop, and it is used as a title before a name (Askofu Mulenga).
Examples
- Askofu aliongoza ibada ya Pasaka.The bishop led the Easter service.
- Maaskofu walikutana kujadili amani.The bishops met to discuss peace.
- Alisimikwa kuwa askofu mwaka jana.He was installed as bishop last year.
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