diocese
(di-o-cese)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
Example Sentence
The bishop gave a blessing to the whole diocese.
Synonyms
bishopric; episcopate; ecclesiastical district
Antonyms
secular district
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Rhymes
- diocese
- dioceses
- diocese
- archdiocese
- psoriasis