Diocese
/ˈdaɪəsɪs/noun
An area that a bishop has responsibility for in a Christian Church.
He is the bishop of a very large diocese
Often appears as...
- catholic diocese
- anglican diocese
Usage tips
Religious
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Church Organization
A diocese is a key administrative unit in many Christian churches, like a district.
She worked in the diocese's main office.
Pro Tip 2/3Bishop's Authority
A diocese is under the jurisdiction of a bishop, who leads it.
The bishop discussed changes affecting the entire diocese.
Pro Tip 3/3Geographic Entity
A diocese has specific geographic boundaries, much like a state or province.
The diocese covers all the churches in this region.
Compare with
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