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Bishopric

usgb/ˈbɪʃəprɪk/Volume
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Geographical Use

Refers to an area, often called a 'diocese', where a bishop has authority.

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Bishop Ava manages the affairs within the bishopric of Essex.
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Church Administration

Involves administrative and spiritual duties a bishop oversees in an area.

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The bishopric of Hereford has recently organized a regional synod.
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Common Misidentification

Don't confuse 'bishopric' with 'bishop', the latter refers to the person, not the area.

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Olivia mistakenly referred to the bishop as the bishopric during her speech.
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