diocese

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop

Etymology

From Middle English diocise, from Old French diocese, from Late Latin diocēsis, from Latin dioecēsis (“district under a governor”), from Ancient Greek διοίκησις (dioíkēsis, “internal administration”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

bishopric, episcopate

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