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Diocese

/dˈaɪəˌsiz/
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(noun) An administrative division of the later Roman Empire, established by the Herodian tetrarchy.

The bishop came back from holiday to her diocese.
The abusive priest was moved to a different diocese.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The bishop came back from holiday to her ____.

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