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diocese
[ dahy-uh-sis, -seez, -sees ]
noun
- an ecclesiastical district under the jurisdiction of a bishop.
diocese
/ ˈ岹ɪəɪ /
noun
- the district under the jurisdiction of a bishop
Word History and Origins
Origin of diocese1
Word History and Origins
Origin of diocese1
Example Sentences
The diocese said the Israel military gave a 20-minute warning to hospital staff and patients to evacuate before the attack.
Last October, the Archdiocese agreed to a record $880-million civil settlement with victims, bringing the payout by the largest diocese in the nation to more than $1.5 billion.
The diocese is marking the anniversary with a series of events including a musical concert, special services, talks and even a medieval banquet.
A Church of England diocese has threatened legal action over the planned closure of three schools on the Isle of Wight.
He said it had become clear that stepping aside and waiting for further reviews would mean "a long period of uncertainty" for the diocese.
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