noun
- plural of diocese; districts under the authority of a bishop in Christian churches
Usage: ecclesiastical
Examples
- The archbishop oversees several dioceses in the region.
- Many dioceses have been consolidating due to declining membership.
- The Catholic Church has dioceses around the world.
- Each of the dioceses maintains its own cathedral.
- The bishop travels frequently between the three dioceses under his care.
- Financial reports from all dioceses are reviewed annually.