ˌȯ(r)d ə nˈerēə̇t, -ēˌāt noun
( -s )
Etymology: ordinary (I) + -ate
1. : the administrative division of a particular Roman Catholic diocese or archdiocese
2. : a group of members of an Eastern rite in communion with the Pope who are subject to the personal jurisdiction of an appointed prelate (as a titular bishop) of the same rite — see military ordinariate