n.
Pronunciation: ' bi-sh ə -( ˌ )prik
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English bisshopriche, from Old English bisceopr ī ce, from bisceop + r ī ce kingdom ― more at RICH
Date: before 12th century
1 : DIOCESE
2 : the office of bishop
3 : the administrative body of a Mormon ward consisting of a bishop and two high priests as counselors