What is another word for diocese?

Pronunciation: [dɪə͡ʊsˈiːz] (IPA)

A diocese is a territorial district that is under the jurisdiction of a bishop. There are many synonyms for this word including archdiocese, episcopal see, diocesan, bishopric, eparchy, and metropolitan see. An archdiocese is a large diocese that is headed by an archbishop, while an episcopal see is the place where a bishop has his official seat. A bishopric is another term for a diocese, while an eparchy is a diocese that is under the jurisdiction of an eastern bishop. Finally, a metropolitan see is a diocese that has several suffragan dioceses reporting to it. These synonyms are useful in understanding the structure and hierarchy of the Catholic Church.

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  • Reverse Entailment

  • Other Related

    • Proper noun, singular
      parish.
    • Noun, singular or mass
      parish.

What are the hypernyms for Diocese?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    church, faith, religious institution, religious organization, ecclesiastical organization, spiritual organization.

Usage examples for Diocese

The diocese would grieve for its Bishop.
"The Pastor's Wife"
Elizabeth von Arnim
The Bishop explained that he was the bishop of the diocese.
"The Shepherd of the North"
Richard Aumerle Maher
Bald Mountain was the limit of the territory which he could reach from the western side of his diocese.
"The Shepherd of the North"
Richard Aumerle Maher

Famous quotes with Diocese

  • Well, today, the diocese is more than ever a microcosm.
    Rowan D. Williams

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