Bishopric

usgb/ˈbɪʃəprɪk/
noun

The area which is under the authority of a bishop in the Christian Church.

Bishop John was appointed to lead the bishopric of Norwich.
Visual representation of "bishopric" - The area which is under the authority of a bishop in the Christian Church

Often appears as...

  • diocese of bishopric
  • bishopric of norwich
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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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