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Definition of Diocese
1. Noun. The territorial jurisdiction of a bishop.
Specialized synonyms: Archdiocese, Eparchy, Exarchate
Terms within: See, Parish
Generic synonyms: Jurisdiction
Derivative terms: Diocesan
Definition of Diocese
1. n. The circuit or extent of a bishop's jurisdiction; the district in which a bishop exercises his ecclesiastical authority.
Definition of Diocese
1. Noun. Administrative (division) of the later (Roman Empire), starting with the Tetrarchy. ¹
2. Noun. (religion) Region administered by a (bishop). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Diocese
1. an ecclesiastical district [n -S]
Medical Definition of Diocese
1. Origin: OE. Diocise, OF. Diocise, F. Diocese, L. Dioecesis, fr. Gr. Housekeeping, administration, a province, a diocese, fr. To keep house, manage; through + to manage a household, a house. See Economy. The circuit or extent of a bishop's jurisdiction; the district in which a bishop exercises his ecclesiastical authority. [Frequently, but improperly, spelt diocess. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Diocese
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