Meaning
bishop; standard-bearer
- A chess piece that moves diagonally across any number of unoccupied squares
- A standard-bearer or flag-carrier in a military unit or parade
- A champion, defender, or prominent advocate of an ideal (figurative)
In a sentence
Durante la partita ha sacrificato l'alfiere per aprire la difesa avversaria.
During the game, he sacrificed his bishop to open up the opponent's defense.
L'alfiere della delegazione sfilava con orgoglio portando la bandiera nazionale.
The delegation's standard-bearer paraded proudly carrying the national flag.
Non tutti considerano quel filosofo come un alfiere della libertà moderna.
Not everyone considers that philosopher a champion of modern freedom.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| alfiere | masculine · singular |
| alfieri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In chess, equivalent to the English 'bishop'.
- Can also be used figuratively for a champion or flag-bearer of a cause.