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diocese

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/diˈɔsɨzɨ/di·o·ce·se

Definition

1

A 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