Diocese Meaning
/ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn administrative division of the later Roman Empire, established by the Herodian tetrarchy.
nounAn ecclesiastical territory administered by a bishop.
Sentence Examples
The bishop came back from holiday to her diocese.
The abusive priest was moved to a different diocese.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The bishop oversees every parish within his entire ____ in the region.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The bishop came back from holiday to her ____.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English diocise, from Old French diocese, from Late Latin diocēsis, from Latin dioecēsis (“district under a governor”), from Ancient Greek διοίκησις (dioíkēsis, “internal administration”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The bishop oversees every parish within his entire ____ in the region.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The bishop came back from holiday to her ____.