Diocese

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

The geographical district and churches placed under the pastoral care and authority of a bishop.

“The new bishop was appointed to oversee the diocese of Winchester.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/

Syllables

di·o·cese

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Synonyms

bishopricepiscopate

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