diocese
noun
an ecclesiastical district under the jurisdiction of a bishop.
dioceses
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pluralof diocese.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But the Synod rejected that, instead voting for independent oversight at a national level, while the Church retains control in dioceses and parishes.
From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2025
"The newly approved wine is not for sale at any business outlet, but is imported and owned by the KCCB, and only distributed to the dioceses," Archbishop of Nyeri Anthony Muheria told the BBC.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2025
The last time dioceses took such an action was during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when people were instructed to isolate to slow the spread of the virus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2025
The settlements have been financially crushing for Catholic dioceses across the country.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2024
Charlemagne had divided up the Breton dioceses and established in them Frankish bishops.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various
