archdiocese

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

arch- (“chief, main”) +‎ diocese

[edit] Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA: /ˌɑːtʃˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/, SAMPA: /%A:tS"daI.@.sIs/
  • (US) IPA: /ˌɑrtʃˈdaɪəsɪs/, SAMPA: /%ArtS"daI@sIs/

[edit] Noun

archdiocese (plural archdioceses)

  1. In Christian denominations, the area administered by an archbishop.

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[edit] Translations

area administered by an archbishop
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