ˈbishə(ˌ)prik noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English bisshopriche, bisshoprike, from Old English bisceoprīce, from bisceop bishop + rīce realm; akin to Old English rīce rich, powerful — more at rich
1. : the administrative area under the jurisdiction of a bishop ; specifically : diocese
2. : the office of a bishop
3. : a Mormon administrative body of a ward consisting of a bishop and two high priests as counselors