Definition

The area or office that a bishop oversees, which includes the churches and people in that region.

Example

The bishopric is responsible for guiding the spiritual life of the community.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new bishopric being established in our area?

Yeah, I heard it's going to include several new neighborhoods.

I wonder who will be appointed to the bishopric next.

It'll be interesting to see how they impact our community.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bishopric → It is formed from "bishop" (from Old English "bisceop", meaning overseer or bishop) and "-ric" (from Old English "rice", meaning realm or rule). The word "bishopric" refers to the office or jurisdiction of a bishop, essentially the realm over which a bishop has authority.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bishop' as an overseer ('bisceop') who has a 'realm' ('-ric') to govern. This helps you remember that a bishopric is the area or office that a bishop oversees.

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