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Diocese vs Bishopric - What's the difference?

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Bishopric is a synonym of diocese.

Bishopric is a related term of diocese.



As nouns the difference between diocese and bishopric

is that diocese is administrative {{l/en|division}} of the later {{l/en|Roman Empire}}, starting with the tetrarchy while bishopric is a diocese or region of a church which a bishop governs.

diocese

English

(wikipedia diocese)

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Noun

(en noun)
  • Administrative , starting with the tetrarchy.
  • (religion) Region administered by a .

    • Related terms

    * archdiocese * archdiocesan * diocesan * bishopric

    See also

    * parish ----

    bishopric

    English

    Alternative forms

    * bishoprick

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A diocese or region of a church which a bishop governs.
  • The office or function of a bishop.
    • Later that year, he was appointed to the bishopric of Lindesmeere.

    Synonyms

    * diocese

    Related terms

    * archbishopric * bishop

    See also

    * see