DIOCESE


Meaning of DIOCESE in English

[ 'dʌɪəsɪs ]

■ noun ( plural ~s 'dʌɪəsi:z , -si:zɪz ) a district under the pastoral care of a bishop in the Christian Church.

Origin

ME: from OFr. diocise , from late L. diocesis , from L. dioecesis 'governor's jurisdiction, ~'.

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