What is another word for diocese?
Pronunciation: [dɪə͡ʊsˈiːz] (IPA) 
A diocese is a territorial district that is under the jurisdiction of a bishop. There are many synonyms for this word including archdiocese, episcopal see, diocesan, bishopric, eparchy, and metropolitan see. An archdiocese is a large diocese that is headed by an archbishop, while an episcopal see is the place where a bishop has his official seat. A bishopric is another term for a diocese, while an eparchy is a diocese that is under the jurisdiction of an eastern bishop. Finally, a metropolitan see is a diocese that has several suffragan dioceses reporting to it. These synonyms are useful in understanding the structure and hierarchy of the Catholic Church.
