English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology

diocese — meaning in English

Dutch → English · translate English → Dutch instead

English meaning

bishopric noun The area that a bishop is in charge of within a church.
diocese noun A district under the authority of a bishop.

Senses

diocese is used for these senses in English:

bishopric A diocese or region of a church which a bishop governs.
diocese (Christianity) A group of parishes administered by a bishop.

bishopric — full definition

noun The area that a bishop is in charge of within a church.
noun The position or role of being a bishop.

Vocabulary Flow

Learn more English words in Dutch.

Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Dutch meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.

Learn English in Dutch

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

bisdom diocees episcopaat