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diocese

 

[ ˈdaɪəsɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious

A district under the pastoral care of a bishop in the Christian Church.

Synonyms

bishopric, episcopate, see.

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Word Description / Examples
diocese

Similar to the first entry, 'diocese' is used to refer to a district under the supervision of a bishop. The repetition emphasizes its common usage.

  • The diocese organized a fundraising event for the local hospital
bishopric

This term often emphasizes the position or area of authority of a bishop. It can be used in both historical and modern contexts but sometimes has a formal tone.

  • The bishopric has been known for its charitable work throughout the decades
episcopate

This term refers to both the office or term of office of a bishop or bishops collectively. It's often used in a more formal or academic context.

  • During his episcopate, he introduced several important reforms
see

A see refers specifically to the area or seat of a bishop's authority, typically used in historical or high church contexts.

  • The bishop's see is located in the oldest part of the city

Examples of usage

  • The diocese of New York is known for its historic churches.
  • The bishop of the diocese visited the parishioners to offer support.
  • The diocese has experienced rapid growth in recent years.
  • The diocese is responsible for overseeing the clergy in the region.
  • The diocese plays a vital role in the spiritual life of the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "diocese" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diocese

🇮🇳 धर्मप्रांत

🇩🇪 Diözese

🇮🇩 keuskupan

🇺🇦 єпархія

🇵🇱 diecezja

🇯🇵 教区 (きょうく)

🇫🇷 diocèse

🇪🇸 diócesis

🇹🇷 piskoposluk bölgesi

🇰🇷 교구 (gyogu)

🇸🇦 أبرشية (abrašiyya)

🇨🇿 diecéze

🇸🇰 diecéza

🇨🇳 教区 (jiàoqū)

🇸🇮 škofija

🇮🇸 biskupsdæmi

🇰🇿 епархия

🇬🇪 ეპარქია (ep'ark'ia)

🇦🇿 episkopluq

🇲🇽 diócesis

Etymology

The word 'diocese' originated from the Late Latin 'diocesis', which in turn came from the Greek 'dioikesis', meaning 'administration'. The concept of a diocese as a district under the pastoral care of a bishop has been a fundamental part of the Christian Church's organizational structure since early centuries. Dioceses have played a crucial role in the governance, administration, and spiritual guidance of the faithful.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,181, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.