diocese
nounfeminine/diˈɔsɨzɨ/medium
di·o·ce·se
Definition
A territorial administrative district under the jurisdiction of a bishop in the Catholic Church and other Christian churches.
The bishop was appointed to the diocese of Lisbon.
The diocese organized a social aid campaign.
Common collocations
diocese of Lisbonbishop of the diocesediocese administration
Etymology
Do latim 'diocesis' (administração, distrito).