Author Topic: Word trivia of the day (Read 623 times)

Matthew · « **on:** April 26, 2015, 03:14:26 PM »

Episcopus
Supervisor
Overseer

All have the same denotation (meaning), though they certainly have different connotations.

Episcopus is the Greek for overseer; it is the word Latin uses for bishop.

So you could call a bishop an Overseer or a Supervisor.

Of course, "Overseer" has a negative, Sith-like connotation, almost like "taskmaster". An overseer has to wear a black robe with a hood that hides the face, right?

Just think: your supervisor at work might as well be called your "overseer".

Super = over, above
Visor = seer (one who sees)

poche · « **Reply #1 on:** April 27, 2015, 10:51:44 PM »

This a good job descriptioin of what the bishop does. His job is to oversee the Church.

GottmitunsAlex · « **Reply #2 on:** April 28, 2015, 02:31:59 AM »

Quote from: poche

This a good job descriptioin of what the bishop does. His job is to oversee the Church.

Actually it's a good job description of what a bishop SHOULD DO.

clare · « **Reply #3 on:** April 28, 2015, 03:36:22 AM »

One who oversees is not to be confused with one who overlooks!

MiserereMeiDeus · « **Reply #4 on:** April 28, 2015, 03:18:19 PM »

Quote from: clare

One who oversees is not to be confused with one who overlooks!

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