Meaning
- (historical) An administrative division of the later Roman Empire, established by the Herodian tetrarchy.
- A group of parishes administered by a bishop.
Synonyms
ecclesiastical province
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English diocise, from Old French diocese, from Late Latin diocēsis, from Latin dioecēsis (“district under a governor”), from Ancient Greek διοίκησις (dioíkēsis, “internal administration”).
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