bishopdom

noun
UK: /ˈbɪʃəpdəm/
US: /ˈbɪʃəpdəm/

  1. The office, jurisdiction, or see of a bishop.

    1. The bishopdom is a position of great power. [ ] [ ]
    2. The boundaries of the bishopdom stretched across several counties, influencing local governance. [ ] [ ]

  2. The territory or diocese under a bishop's control.

    1. His bishopdom included many small villages. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bishop focused on improving educational opportunities throughout his bishopdom. [ ] [ ]

  3. The duration of a bishop's tenure.

    1. His bishopdom lasted for over twenty years. [ ] [ ]
    2. During his bishopdom, the cathedral underwent significant renovations and improvements. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

diocese episcopate bishopric

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bishopdom" in English means: The office, jurisdiction, or see of a bishop., The territory or diocese under a bishop's control., The duration of a bishop's tenure..

The phonetic transcription of "bishopdom" is /ˈbɪʃəpdəm/ in British English and /ˈbɪʃəpdəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bishopdom": diocese, episcopate, bishopric.

Example usage of "bishopdom": "The bishopdom is a position of great power.". More examples on the page.