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(di-o-cese) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a district under the care of a bishop.

Example Sentence

The bishop gave a blessing to the whole diocese.

More Example Sentences

Many people belong to the local diocese.

Synonyms

parish; region; church district

Antonyms

secular district

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diocese
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Rhymes

  • diocese
  • dioceses
  • diocese

  • archdiocese
  • psoriasis
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