Definition

A large district under the care of a bishop in the Christian church, which includes several smaller dioceses.

Example

The archdiocese held a special ceremony to celebrate its anniversary.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new plans for the archdiocese?

No, what’s happening with it?

They’re building a community center to help the neighborhood.

That sounds like a great idea, it could really benefit everyone!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Archdiocese → It is formed from "arch-" (from Greek "archi-", meaning chief or principal) and "diocese" (from Greek "dioikesis", meaning administration or management). The term refers to a principal diocese, which is the chief administrative district of a church.

Memory Tip

Think of 'arch-' meaning chief or principal, which helps you remember that an archdiocese is the main administrative area of a church.

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