English Synonym Finder

diocese

Definitions

A district under the pastoral care of a bishop in the Christian Church.

An ecclesiastical jurisdiction or territory governed by a bishop.

Examples

The bishop traveled across the entire diocese to visit the local parishes.

The administrative headquarters of the diocese are located in the historic city center.

Synonyms

bishopric see episcopate ecclesiastical district pastorate

Antonyms

secular territory non-religious jurisdiction profane region