archdiocese

English

Etymology

arch- (chief, main) + diocese

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌɑːtʃˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌɑɹtʃˈdaɪəsɪs/

Noun

archdiocese (plural archdioceses)

  1. (Christianity) In Christian denominations, the area administered by an archbishop.

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