bishopric

American  

[bish-uhp-rik] / ˈbɪʃ əp rɪk /

noun

1. the see, diocese, or office of a bishop.

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bishopric British  

/ ˈbɪʃəprɪk /

noun

1. the see, diocese, or office of a bishop

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Other Word Forms

• underbishopric noun

Etymology

Origin of bishopric

before 900; Middle English bisshoprike, Old English biscoprīce, equivalent to biscop bishop + rīce realm; rich

Example Sentences

Much of its portfolio is controlled by Ensign Peak Advisers, a nonprofit investment manager overseen by ecclesiastical leaders known as its presiding bishopric.

From Seattle Times

When he was elected in 2006, he reinstated bishoprics and dioceses abolished in medieval times, expanded the Synod to its former size and restored the church’s full decision-making capability.

From Reuters

When asked who attended the meetings, he answered, “Members of the First Presidency and the presiding bishopric,” or the top leaders of the church.

From Seattle Times

Chilean authorities also launched a wide-ranging investigation and raided multiple bishoprics.

From Reuters

Then the first letter arrived at the Ghent bishopric, demanding 1 million francs, a vast sum at the time, for the panel’s safe return, and threatening to destroy the work if authorities didn’t cooperate.

From Washington Times