diocese

noun
UK: /ˈdaɪəsɪs/
US: /ˈdaɪəsɪs/

  1. An area controlled by a bishop in some Christian churches.

    1. The diocese is quite large.
    2. The bishop oversees all the churches within his diocese.

  2. The group of churches under the care of a bishop; the area of the bishop's authority.

    1. Our diocese has many members.
    2. The diocese supports several charities in the local community.

Synonyms

bishopric see episcopate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "diocese" in English means: An area controlled by a bishop in some Christian churches., The group of churches under the care of a bishop; the area of the bishop's authority..

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

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

Example usage of "diocese": "The diocese is quite large.". More examples on the page.