What does the cryptic crossword clue "Religious leader and a bishop on program (5)" mean?

The definition is "Religious leader". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (first_letter="and") + B (abbreviation="bishop") + BOT (synonym="program") = ABBOT; definition: "Religious leader" The answer is ABBOT.

Religious leader and a bishop on program (5)

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