diocesan
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //daɪˈoʊsɪn//
KK: /daɪˈoʊsɪn/
adjective
Definition
Connected to a specific area of the church that is overseen by a bishop.
Example
The diocesan council met to discuss the upcoming events in the community.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new diocesan event at the church this weekend?
Yeah, I saw the flyer! It sounds really interesting.
I think it’s great how they’re involving the community in diocesan activities.
Absolutely! It’s a wonderful way to bring everyone together.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ecclesiastical
religious
clerical
Antonyms
secular
lay
worldly
noun
Definition
A religious leader who oversees a specific area called a diocese, usually responsible for the spiritual guidance and administration of the church in that region.
Example
The diocesan was responsible for all the churches in the area.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new diocesan leader they appointed?
Yeah, I heard he's pretty well-respected in the community.
I wonder what changes he will bring to the diocesan programs.
Root Explanation
Diocesan is formed from "diocesis" (from Latin, meaning a district or administration) and the suffix "-an" (meaning pertaining to). The word refers to something that pertains to a diocese, which is a district under the care of a bishop.
Memory Tip
Think of a diocese as a specific 'district' ('diocesis') managed by a bishop, and '-an' indicates that it relates to that district.
Visually Confused Words
nondiocesan
diceman
archdiocesan