Definition

A region or area that is managed by a bishop, which includes several churches.

Example

The bishop visited each church in his diocese to offer support and guidance.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new diocese that was formed in our area?

Yeah, I read something about it in the news.

I wonder how many churches will be part of that diocese.

It should be interesting to see how it affects the community.

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Root Explanation

Diocese is derived from the Latin "dioecesis" (meaning administration or jurisdiction) which comes from the Greek "dioikesis" (meaning administration or management). The word refers to a district under the pastoral care of a bishop in the Christian Church, emphasizing the administrative aspect of church governance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'administration' when you hear 'diocese' — it refers to the area managed by a bishop.

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