noun
Uncommon
diocese
DEYE-uh-sihs
Diocese (noun) means a district under the authority of a bishop. Example: “The new bishop was welcomed by clergy from across the diocese.”
noun
1
A district under the authority of a bishop.
"The new bishop was welcomed by clergy from across the diocese."
"The cathedral is the main church of the diocese."
"Each priest in the diocese reports to the bishop."
How to use diocese
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe geographic area a bishop is responsible for, in churches such as the Catholic or Anglican traditions.
Common pairings
bishop of the diocese
within the diocese
diocese of
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Word forms
- Plural
- dioceses
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Etymology
From Late Latin dioecesis, ultimately from Greek dioikēsis meaning "administration" — originally a Roman administrative district before the Church adopted it.
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What does “diocese” mean?
The word “diocese” means a district under the authority of a bishop. In plain terms, the geographic area a bishop is responsible for, in churches such as the Catholic or Anglican traditions.
How do you pronounce “diocese”?
“Diocese” is pronounced DEYE-uh-sihs (/ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “diocese” in a sentence?
Here is “diocese” used in a sentence: “The new bishop was welcomed by clergy from across the diocese.”
What part of speech is “diocese”?
“Diocese” is a noun.
Where does the word “diocese” come from?
The word “diocese” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin dioecesis, ultimately from Greek dioikēsis meaning "administration" — originally a Roman administrative district before the Church adopted it.
Is “diocese” a common word?
“Diocese” is an uncommon word in modern English.
