diocese — meaning in English

English meaning

• bishopric noun A diocese: a region in which a bishop of a church governs.
• 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

1. noun A diocese: a region in which a bishop of a church governs.
2. noun The office or function of a bishop.

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