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diocese
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/diˈɔsɨzɨ/di·o·ce·se
Definition
1A territorial administrative district under the jurisdiction of a bishop in the Catholic Church and other Christian churches.
Usage examples
“The bishop was appointed to the diocese of Lisbon.”
“The diocese organized a social aid campaign.”
Common combinations
diocese of Lisbonbishop of the diocesediocese administration