What is "diocese" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does diocese mean in English? Meaning of diocese definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "diocese" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "diocese": the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop

Noun

  • Meaning: the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
  • Synonyms: bishopric diocese episcopate
  • Hyponyms: archdiocese eparchy exarchate
  • Hypernyms: jurisdiction
  • Part Holonyms: parish see
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈdaɪ.ə.siːz/

    Synonyms:

    district, bishopric, jurisdiction, see, benefice, prelacy, episcopate,

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