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diocese

/daɪˈoʊsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does diocese mean?

noun

A district or area under the jurisdiction of a bishop, or a group of churches under the supervision of a bishop.

Example

"The diocese of New York is one of the largest in the United States."

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