noun
Uncommon
archdiocese
ahch-DEYE-uh-sihs
Archdiocese (noun) means a diocese, or church district, that is led by an archbishop. Example: “The parish belongs to the Archdiocese of New York.”
noun
1
A diocese, or church district, that is led by an archbishop.
"The parish belongs to the Archdiocese of New York."
How to use archdiocese
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large church district overseen by an archbishop.
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Word forms
- Plural
- archdioceses
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin archidioecesis, from Greek arkhi-, "chief", plus Latin dioecesis, "diocese".
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What does “archdiocese” mean?
The word “archdiocese” means a diocese, or church district, that is led by an archbishop. In plain terms, a large church district overseen by an archbishop.
How do you pronounce “archdiocese”?
“Archdiocese” is pronounced ahch-DEYE-uh-sihs (/ˌɑɹt͡ʃˈdaɪəsɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “archdiocese” in a sentence?
Here is “archdiocese” used in a sentence: “The parish belongs to the Archdiocese of New York.”
What part of speech is “archdiocese”?
“Archdiocese” is a noun.
Where does the word “archdiocese” come from?
The word “archdiocese” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin archidioecesis, from Greek arkhi-, "chief", plus Latin dioecesis, "diocese".
Is “archdiocese” a common word?
“Archdiocese” is an uncommon word in modern English.
