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What is another word for diocese?

118 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ dɪə͡ʊsˈiːz], [ dɪə‍ʊsˈiːz], [ d_ɪ__əʊ_s_ˈiː_z]

Related words: diocese of bremen, diocese of fort worth, diocese of grand rapids, diocese hawaii, diocese of buffalo, diocese of albania

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    How to use "Diocese" in context?

    The word "diocese" comes from the Latin word "diocese," which means "administrative district." The term "diocese" was first used in the 4th century by the Roman emperor Constantine the Great to refer to the administrative districts he created in the Roman Empire. At that time, the term was used to refer to major divisions of the Roman Empire.

    Over the centuries, the term "diocese" has been used to refer to various administrative subdivisions in the Church. For example, a diocese may consist of one or more parishes. A diocese may also cover a large area, such as a state.

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      • Proper noun, singular
        parish.
      • Noun, singular or mass
        parish.

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