diocese

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Etymology[edit]

From Old French diocese, from Latin dioecēsis (district under a governor), from Ancient Greek διοίκησις (dioikēsis, internal administration)

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  • (UK) IPA: /ˈdaɪ.ə.siːz/
  • (US) IPA: /ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/

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diocese (plural dioceses)

  1. Administrative division of the later Roman Empire, starting with the Tetrarchy.
  2. (religion) Region administered by a bishop.

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